Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski

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Arundel School Road, Harare

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Vilankulo, Inhambane, Mozambique

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Corner Ashton Rd/ Maasdorp Rd, Harare

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Bridgeways Complex, Harare

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Bushbaby Lodge, Cromlet Road, Arcturus

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Lodge 147, Mazvikadei

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Carsberg Avenue, New Alexandra Park

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Synonyms:	Thelechitonia trilobata (L.) H. Rob. & Cuatrec. Wedelia trilobata (L.) Hitchc.
Common names:	Singapore daisy (English)
Description:	Perennial herb to 30 cm, but usually much shorter. Stems prostrate, creeping and rooting at the nodes. Leaves dark green, shiny, entire, serrate to lobed. Capitula 3 cm in diameter, yellow to orange-yellow, solitary on long peduncles. Achenes brown.
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Derivation of specific name:	trilobata: three-lobed, referring to the leaves
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Worldwide distribution:	Native of tropical America; widely cultivated and sometimes naturalised.
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Image last updated:	Tuesday 22 July 2014
Literature:	Henderson, L. (2001). Alien weeds and invasive plants Plant Protection Research Institute Handbook No. 12. Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa. Page 58. (Includes a picture). 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 29. as Wedelia trilobata Pienaar, K. (1984). The South African What Flower is that? (A-Z of Garden flowers in South Africa). 2nd impression. Struik, Cape Town. Page 347. (Includes a picture). Sheat, W.G. & Schofield, G. (1995). Complete Gardening in Southern Africa Struik, South Africa Page 285. (Includes a picture).

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