Leptoderris nobilis
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Kalungwishi River, Kundabwika Falls
Jul 2013
Photo: Mike Bingham
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| Synonyms: |
Derris nobilis Baker |
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| Description: |
Scrambling shrub or liane up to 12 m tall. Leaflets 3=4 on each side of the rhachis. |
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Syntypes from Angola |
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| Habitat: | Riverine and dry-evergreen forest. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Zambia; also Angola and D.R. Congo. |
| FZ divisions: | N,W,C |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Nw,Cb,N,C |
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| Red data list status: | Lower Risk - least concern |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Wednesday 19 October 2016 |
| Literature: |
Brummitt, R.K., Harder, D.K., Lewis, G.P., Lock, J.M., Polhill, R.M. & Verdcourt, B. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(3) Pages 79 - 81. (Includes a picture). |
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