Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso

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Notes:	The capsule dehisces by a lid (or operculum).
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Habitat:	Waste places and swamps.
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Worldwide distribution:	Tropical East Africa (just reaching the extreme N of the FZ region), tropical Asia, Polynesia and the Mascarenes; introduced elsewhere
National distribution:	Z
Growth form(s):	Climber, perennial.
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Images last updated:	Saturday 15 September 2007
Literature:	Gonçalves, M.L. (1987). Convolvulaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(1) Pages 44 - 45. (Includes a picture).

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Operculina turpethum
African Plant Database: Operculina turpethum
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