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Apium leptophyllum
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Ndundu Lodge, Vumba
Photo: Bart Wursten
Ndundu Lodge, Vumba
Photo: Bart Wursten
Near Chalet 2, Chirinda Forest
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| Synonyms: |
Ciclospermum leptophyllum (Pers.) Eichler |
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| Frequency: | Frequent |
| Status: | Introduced |
| Description: |
Low, weak, hairless annual herb up to 50 cm, sometimes branched from the base. Leaves 3 to 4-pinnate, finely divided. Inflorescences in compound umbels, which appear as multiple simple umbels; lateral in the axils of upper leaves. |
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| Derivation of specific name: | leptophyllum: thin-leaved |
| Habitat: | Cultivated lands and gardens. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | A widespread tropical weed, probably originating in Central America. |
| Mozambique distribution: | M |
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| Endemic status: | |
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| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Friday 29 May 2009 |
| 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 61. as Cyclospermum leptophyllum (Includes a picture). Cannon, J.F.M. (1978). Apiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 582 - 583. (Includes a picture). Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 18. As Cyclospermum leptophyllum Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 12. As Cyclospermum leptophyllum 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 17. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 23. As Cyclospermum leptophyllum Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 24. as Cyclospermum leptophyllum Wild, H. (1955). Common Rhodesian Weeds Government of Rhodesia, Salisbury Page 56. (Includes a picture). |
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