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Justicia tenella
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SDH CHA Sarl Tea Estates, Gurue, Mozambique
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SDH CHA Sarl Tea Estates, Gurue, Mozambique
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SDH CHA Sarl Tea Estates, Gurue, Mozambique
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Near Civetta Ranger Camp, Gorongosa National Park
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Near Civetta Ranger Camp, Gorongosa National Park
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Near Civetta Ranger Camp, Gorongosa National Park
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Near Civetta Ranger Camp, Gorongosa National Park
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| Synonyms: |
Anisostachya tenella (Nees) Lindau Rostellaria tenella Nees Rostellularia tenella Nees |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
More or less erect branched annual herb, 10 - 45 cm tall. Leaves opposite, elliptic-ovate, petiolate. Inflorescences in the upper leaf axils, spike-like, each flower held in pale greenish-white overlapping bracts. corolla, c. 2 mm long, white with purple markings on both upper and lower lip. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | tenella: very soft, tender |
| Habitat: | Mainly in weedy disturbed situations. |
| Altitude range: | 110 - 850 m |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in tropical Africa and Madagascar. |
| Mozambique distribution: | Z,MS |
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| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Wednesday 13 August 2014 |
| Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 35. Darbyshire, I., Vollesen, K. & Kelbessa, E. (2015). Acanthaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 8(6) Pages 188 - 189. (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 14. |
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