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Synonyms: |
Amorphophallus swynnertonii Rendle Corynophallus mossambicensis Hydrosome mossambicensis |
Common names: | |
Frequency: | Widespread |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Tuber, leaf and inflorescence description as per genus. A. mossambicensis is distringuished from A. abyssinicus subsp. unyikae by the spadix which is equal to or longer than the spathe, interrupted irregular ribs of the basal region inside the spathe tube and pollen morphology. |
Type location: |
Mozambique |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | mossambicensis: from Mozambique |
Habitat: | Open forest and miombo woodland. |
Altitude range: (metres) | |
Flowering time: | Oct-Dec |
Worldwide distribution: | From Democratic Republic of Congo to Tanzania south to Zimbabwe and Mozambique. |
National distribution: | S |
Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Lk,S |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Friday 1 April 2016 |
Literature: |
Haigh, A. & Boyce, P. (2012). Araceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(1) Pages 41 - 42. |
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