Dissotis princeps (Kunth) Triana
var. candolleana (Cogn.) A. & R. Fern.

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Lake Kaulime, Nyika National Park

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Chelinda road, Nyika National Park

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Synonyms:	Dissotis candolleana Cogn. Dissotis muenzneri Gilg ex Engl.
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Status:	Native
Description:	See var. princips for general details. This variety differs in having short receptacle-appendages, more sparsely covered in short and weak bristles.
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Derivation of specific name:	princeps: most distinguished, princely
Habitat:	Along streams and swampy grasslands, sometimes in woodland and wooded grassland.
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Worldwide distribution:	Widespread in tropical Africa, Eswatini and KwaZulu-Natal South Africa.
Mozambique distribution:	Z,T,MS
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Content last updated:	Wednesday 10 October 2018
Literature:	Burrows, J.E. & Willis, C.K. (eds) (2005). Plants of the Nyika Plateau Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 31 SABONET, Pretoria Page 208. Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 706. (Includes a picture). Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 22. Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 86. Fernandes, R. & A. (1961). Contribution to the knowledge of the MELASTOMATOIDEAE of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland Kirkia 1 Page 76. Fernandes, R. & A. (1978). Melastomataceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 263 - 264. 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 61. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 76.

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