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Synonyms: |
Begonia kummeriae Gilg |
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Frequency: | Apparently rare. |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Annual herb with unbranched ascending stems up to 55 cm high, often rooting at the lower nodes. Leaves more or less ovate in outline, 7-14 cm long, mostly with 5 pointed lobes, cordate at the base, green, hairless or sparsely hispid above, hairless and darker green or reddish beneath; margin shallowly and irregularly toothed; petiole 8-23 cm long; stipules linear up to 20 mm long. Flowers in axillary heads on peduncles 15-30 mm long, unisexual, pale pink. Fruit ellipsoid, 20-30 mm long, not winged, crowned by the long stipe. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | oxyloba: with sharp(-ly pointed) lobes. |
Habitat: | Mostly near waterfalls or forest streams. |
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Flowering time: | |
Worldwide distribution: | Most of tropical Africa and Madagascar. |
Malawi distribution: | N |
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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: | Friday 4 November 2016 |
Literature: |
Fischer, E. & Killmann, D. (2008). Illustrated Field guide to the Plants of Nyungwe National Park Rwanda. University of Koblenz-Landau. Pages 408 - 409. (Includes a picture). Kupicha, F.K. (1978). Begoniaceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 500 - 501. Troupin, G. (1983). Begoniaceae Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume II Page 450. Wilczek, R. (1969). Begoniaceae Flore du Congo du Rwanda et du Burundi Jardin Botanique National de Belgique Pages 13 - 14. |
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