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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 |
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Habitat: | In sandy soil between rocks. |
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Worldwide distribution: | Endemic to Zambia |
Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca): | C |
Zambian distribution (Provinces): | C |
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Endemic status: | Endemic |
Red data list status: | Vulnerable |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Content 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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