Gladiolus serenjensis
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Woodland
Kundalila Falls
Jan 2001
Photo: Mike Bingham
Woodland
Kundalila Falls
Jan 2001
Photo: Mike Bingham
Woodland
Kundalila Falls
Jan 2001
Photo: Mike Bingham
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| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Restricted distribution |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Leaves 5 or 6, the lowest three or four basal, the longest usually slightly exceeding the spike. Spike erect 5 or 6 flowered. Flowers pink, the lower tepals without contrasting markings. |
| Type location: |
Zambia, Serenje |
| Notes: |
In FZ Robinson’ collection is given as in Northern Province; however the locality is close to Lusiwasi, which is in Serenje District in Central Province, not far from the only other known locality. Red data status: VU D2 |
| Derivation of specific name: | |
| Habitat: | In sandy soil between rocks. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Endemic to Zambia |
| FZ divisions: | C |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | C |
| Growth form(s): | |
| Endemic status: | Endemic |
| Red data list status: | Vulnerable |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Monday 21 November 2016 |
| Literature: |
Goldblatt, P. (1993). Iridaceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(4) Page 101. Goldblatt, P. (1996). Gladiolus in Tropical Africa Timber Press. Portland, Oregon. Pages 280 - 282. |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Gladiolus serenjensisAfrican Plant Database: Gladiolus serenjensis
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