| Synonyms: |
Blepharis cuanzensis S. Moore subsp. tanganyikensis Napper |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
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| Type location: |
Zambia |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | tanganyikensis: of Tanganyika, probably referring to Lake Tanganyika since the type was collected in northern Zambia. |
| Habitat: | On sandy or stony soil in Brachystegia woodland and on rocky outcrops. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1125 - 1825 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | DRC, Tanzania, Malawi and northern Zambia. |
| FZ divisions: | N |
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| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Vollesen, K. (2000). Blepharis (Acanthaceae). A taxonomic revision. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Pages 217 - 219. (Includes a picture). Vollesen, K. (2013). Acanthaceae (Part 1) Flora Zambesiaca 8(5) Pages 77 - 78. |