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Synonyms: |
Conyza decurrens L. Pterocaulon decurrens (L.) S. Moore |
Common names: | |
Frequency: | Frequent |
Status: | Probably introduced |
Description: |
Slender erect annual or biennial herb, up to 50 cm but often flowering in very small depauperate form. Capitula small (2-5mm) in leaf axils in dense clusters; florets white, often with purple tips. |
Type location: |
Madagascar |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | decurrens: decurrent, running down (e.g. leaf bases running down the stem as wings). |
Habitat: | A weed of lawns, gardens, cultivation and roadsides. |
Altitude range: | Up to 1710 m |
Flowering time: | Jul - Sept |
Worldwide distribution: | Native in Madagascar, probably introduced in Africa. |
Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca): | N,W,C,S |
Zambian distribution (Provinces): | |
Growth form(s): | Annual, biennial. |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Content last updated: | Wednesday 23 August 2023 |
Literature: |
Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 27. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 32. Wild, H. (1980). The Compositae of the Flora Zambesiaca area, 12. Inuleae (continued). Kirkia 12(1) Pages 37 - 38. as Pterocaulon decurrens |
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