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Synonyms: |
Androcymbium melanthioides Willd. var. striatum (A. Rich.) Baker Colchicum striatum (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) J.C. Manning & Vinn. |
Common names: | African crocus (English) Little men in a boat (English) Pyjama flower (English) |
Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Perennial bulb, growing annual stems up to 15 cm. Leaves 2-3, linear, 9-32 cm long, long pointed at the apex. The small, tubular flowers are surrounded by usually 4 large boat-shaped bracts which are white with green veins. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | striatum: striped |
Habitat: | In high rainfall grassland and woodland. |
Altitude range: | 600 - 1900 m |
Flowering time: | Nov - Dec |
Worldwide distribution: | Ethiopia to South Africa and Angola |
Malawi distribution: | C,S |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
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Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Baumann, G. (2005). Photographic Guide to Wildflowers of Malawi Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi Pages 202 - 203. as Androcymbium melanthioides var. striatum (Includes a picture). Fabian, A. & Germishuizen, G. (1997). Wild Flowers of Northern South Africa. Fernwood Press, Vlaeburg. Pages 54 - 55. (Includes a picture). La Croix, I. (2009). Colchicaceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(2) Pages 117 - 179. 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 86. Maroyi, A (2002). Colchicaceae in Zimbabwe Kirkia 18(1) Page 6. Moriarty, A. (1975). Wild Flowers of Malawi Purnell & sons Cape Town. Pages 0 - 21. As Androcymbium melanthioides (Includes a picture). Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Pooley, E. (1998). A Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Region. Natal Flora Publications Trust. Durban. Pages 86 - 87. (Includes a picture). |
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