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Cyanastrum johnstonii
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Lusaka SE, cultivated from tubers collected Regional Research Station, Mansa; Nov 2010.
Photo: Mike Bingham
Protea Hill Farm
cultivated from tubers collected from Regional Research Station, Mansa
Jul 2010
Photo: Mike Bingham
Lusaka SE, cultivated from tubers collected from Research Station, Mansa; Nov 2008.
Photo: Mike Bingham
Lusaka SE, cultivated from tubers collected from Regional Research Station, Mansa; Nov 2008.
Photo: Mike Bingham
Protea Hill Farm
cultivated from tubers collected from Regional Research Station, Mansa
Jul 2010
Photo: Mike Bingham
Seeds
Light shade amongst rocks
Dabuyu Farms, Lilayi
Jan 2020
Photo: Nick Wightman
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| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Locally common |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Leaf held erect, lamina broadly ovate, the base cordate. The inflorescence a raceme with up to 17 flowers, the buds erect, the flowers nodding. Tepals 6, pale blue; anthers yellow. |
| Type location: |
Zambia, hills between Lakes Tanganyika and Nyasa |
| Notes: | The species has been grown in Lusaka for many years, on well drained, shallow soil requiring little attention, but in a rocky site inaccessible to molerats. |
| Derivation of specific name: | johnstonii: After H.H. Johnston who collected the type specimen. |
| Habitat: | Light shade, amongst rocks. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 750 - 1530 m |
| Flowering time: | Nov - Dec |
| Worldwide distribution: | Katanga Prov. of D.R. Congo, central Tanzania, Mozambique and NE Zambia. |
| National distribution: | N |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Lp,N |
| 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: | Wednesday 12 February 2020 |
| Literature: |
Cowley, E.J. & Brummitt, R.K. (2001). Tecophilaeaceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(3) Pages 24 - 25. (Includes a picture). |
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