Hilleria latifolia (Lam.) H. Walt.

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Photo: Bart Wursten
Aruwimi, DRC

Synonyms:	Hilleria elastica Vellozo Mohlana nemoralis Mart. Ravina apetala Schumach. & Thonn. Rivina latifolia Lam.
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Status:	Possibly introduced.
Description:	Shrubby herbs up to c. 1.5 m tall, young branches pubescent. Leaves ovate-elliptic to elliptic, 4.5–15 cm long, pubescent when young along veins beneath and sometimes along midrib above; petioles 5–55 mm long, pubescent above. Inflorescences in racemes up to 15 cm long in fruit. Sepals broadly elliptic to obovate, 1.5–2 mm long in flower, hairless, green or white, often tinged pink. Stamens 4, approximately same length as sepals. Fruit 2.0–2.5 mm in diameter, ridged around margin.
Notes:	Although this species is generally thought to be introduced from South America its occurrence in little disturbed forest habitats away from habitation could indicate it is possibly native.
Derivation of specific name:	latifolia: broad-leaved.
Habitat:	In various types of forest.
Altitude range:	200 - 250 m
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Worldwide distribution:	South America, Tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Mozambique distribution:	MS
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Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Content last updated:	Friday 2 November 2018
Literature:	Stannard, B.L. (1988). Phytolaccaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(1) Pages 167 - 168. (Includes a picture).

Flora of the DRC: Hilleria latifolia

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