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Persicaria senegalensis f. albotomentosa
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Lake Urema Floodplain, Gorongosa National Park
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Lake Urema Floodplain, Gorongosa National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Lake Urema Floodplain, Gorongosa National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Lake Urema Floodplain, Gorongosa National Park
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| Frequency: | Locally common, often forming large stands |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
See f. senegalensis for general description details. Although it is taxonomically merely distinguished as a form, these plants are very easily recognized by the dense covering of grey hairs. Both forms are sometimes seen growing together. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | albotomentosa: white hairy. |
| Habitat: | In damp places near and in water by dams, lakes and rivers. |
| Altitude range: | 45 - 1800 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in tropical Africa, South Africa, Egypt and Madagascar. |
| Mozambique distribution: | N,Z,T,MS,GI,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: | Monday 27 June 2016 |
| Literature: |
Nogueira, I., Ortiz, S. & Paiva, J.A.R. (2006). Polygonaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(3) Pages 10 - 11. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 93. |
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