Melastomastrum capitatum (Vahl) A.Fern. & R.Fern.

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Status:	Native
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Type location:	a cultivated specimens at Kew
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Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca):	N,W
Zambian distribution (Provinces):	Nw,Cb,Lp
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Literature:	Fernandes, R. & A. (1961). Contribution to the knowledge of the MELASTOMATOIDEAE of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Kirkia 1 Page 69. Fernandes, R. & A. (1978). Melastomataceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 237 - 238.

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