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Synonyms: |
Crotalaria pseudo-descampsii Baker f. |
Common names: | |
Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Perennial, developing a slender rhizomatous rootstock, but flowering from first year of growth; stems erect, 25‒70 cm tall, branching above, densely spreading pilose, the hairs 1‒2 mm long. Leaves almost all 3-foliolate, uppermost grading to bracts. Racemes sessile, short, dense, 12‒30-flowered. |
Type location: |
DRC, Katanga |
Notes: | Few records, but widespread. |
Derivation of specific name: | |
Habitat: | Miombo woodland |
Altitude range: (metres) | 1200 - 1350 m |
Flowering time: | Mar - Apr |
Worldwide distribution: | Zambia, DRC (Katanga) |
National distribution: | N,W |
Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Nw,Mc |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | Lower Risk - least concern |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Tuesday 19 September 2017 |
Literature: |
Martins, E.S. et al. (2003). Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(7) Page 199. Polhill, R.M. (2003). Flora Zambesiaca 3(7) Page 199. |
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