Carpacoce spermacocea

PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / GENTIANALES / RUBIACEAE / RUBIOIDEAE / ANTHOSPERMAE / CARPACOCE / SPERMACOCEA

Carpacoce spermacocea (Rchb. ex Spreng.) Sond.

Indigenous Endemic

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Morphological description

Stem herbaceous, flexuous, branched, glabrous, but minutely downy at the apex; leaves opposite, lanceolate, with scabrous margins; stipules entire; flowers axillary, solitary, pedicellate, glabrous; fruit crowned by the calycine limb. Habit of Anthosp. lanceolatum. Stem 1 or more feet high, erect or decumbent, rather angular. Leaves lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, with incurved point, paler beneath. Stipules pilose, cleft into bristles. Peduncles 3-6 lines long. Calyx 1 line long, nearly cylindrical; one of the lobes nearly 3-4 times longer than the others, lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate. Tube of corolla short; lobes lanceolate. Fruit conical or subcylindrical, 2-celled, but 1 cell always abortive, minute. From: Sonder, OW. 1894. Rubiaceae. In: WH Harvey & OW Sonder (eds), Rubiaceae to Campanulaceae. Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 3: 1-39. Lovell Reeve & Co., London. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/699846#page/7/mode/1up] [All rights reserved]

Perennial herb, 0.3-1.0 m high. Leaves narrowly ovate-lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, glabrous, margins faintly scabrid, apex acute; stipular sheath cup-shaped, with 3-5 bristles, up to 2.5 mm long. Flowers: bisexual or female, 1 or in groups of few, lateral or terminal branches; fruiting pedicels up to 20 mm long. Calyx 4-6-lobed, often unequal in size. Corolla 4-6-lobed, greenish to black. Ovary 1.5-2.0 mm long. Flowering time July-Sept. Fruit green to dark brown, ± 4 x 1.5 mm, obovate to cylindrical, often ± ribbed; 1-seeded. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, N. 2019. Rubiaceae: Carpacoce Sond. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1408-1408. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Foetid, lax, straggling perennial to 90 cm. Leaves lanceolate, soft, stipular sheath with several bristles. Flowers few on mostly lateral branchlets, greenish. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Rubiaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 700-704. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Diagnostic description

Habit of Anthosp. lanceolatum. From: Sonder, OW. 1894. Rubiaceae. In: WH Harvey & OW Sonder (eds), Rubiaceae to Campanulaceae. Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 3: 1-39. Lovell Reeve & Co., London. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/699846#page/7/mode/1up] [All rights reserved]

Habitat

Mountains, rocky slopes, moist, shade; Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, N. 2019. Rubiaceae: Carpacoce Sond. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1408-1408. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Damp, sheltered places. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Rubiaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 700-704. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Tulbagh to Port Elizabeth. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Rubiaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 700-704. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

July

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

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Names and Sources

Accepted name

Carpacoce spermacocea (Rchb. ex Spreng.) Sond.

Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 3: 33 (1865)

Synonym(s)

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

PHYLUM Anthophyta

ORDER Gentianales

FAMILY Rubiaceae

SUBFAMILY Rubioideae

TRIBE Anthospermae

GENUS Carpacoce

SPECIES spermacocea

This species contains accepted infraspecific taxa:

Carpacoce spermacocea (Rchb. ex Spreng.) Sond. subsp. spermacocea

Carpacoce spermacocea subsp. orientalis Puff

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Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0594661-0 Collector(s) & number: Baard, JA, 518 | 2000-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Tsitsikamma. Storms River Walk next to N2.

General notes: Height: 50-100 cm.

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Barcode: NBG0264295-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 6668 | 2010-11-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg, summit ridge of Kampscheberg.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Gentle, mountain slope. Well-drained, sandy, rocky soil. Sandstone. Partial shade. No biotic effect seen. Herb. Flowers present. Plant height 0.10 m. Fairly common above 700 m.

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Barcode: PRE0674078-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Daalen, JC, 173 | 1979-3-26

South Africa, Western Cape, KNYSNA.; ON PLOT.

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Barcode: PRE0724118-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, A856 | 1926-7-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, CLARKSON

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Barcode: PRE0159167-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, SAM 64190 | 1947-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; KLEIN RIVER MTS.

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Barcode: NBG1573579-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, ABL13453 | 2007-2-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Bainskloof, Slanghoek Berge, Witte River.

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Barcode: PRE0159152-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 7586 | 1939-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND M; CALEDON DIST.

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Barcode: PRE0159147-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, CF, PRE 21049 | 1830-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, TABLE MT.; IN THE KLOOF AND OTHER HIGH PLACES

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Barcode: PRE0159154-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 448 | 1935-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; KIRSTENBOSCH; CLEARING N. OF WINDOW STREAM

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Barcode: PRE0159148-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 9225 | 1896-11-17

South Africa, Western Cape, FRANSCHHOEK

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Barcode: PRE0159159-0 Collector(s) & number: Britten, LL, 1163 | 1919-1-7

South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP

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Barcode: PRE0789052-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1838 | 1989-11-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg; Swellendam State Forest; Above Zuurplaat se Stroom, south tributary; Close to hiking trail crossing.

General notes: Acock's Veld Type 69. Fynbos. Poorly-drained; black humus-rich soil. Moderate S mountain slope. Disturbance: none. Evergreen perennial spreading dwarf shrub .1 m tall. Lax creeping plant in undergrowth, forming tangled masses. Flower colour: brown. No fruit. Local occasional. Ex Stellenbosch Herbarium (STE) Det: J. Beyers Plot specimen 179/20.

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Barcode: PRE0827357-0 Collector(s) & number: Bond, WJ, W 679 | 1976-11-16

South Africa, Western Cape, George District: Tierkop.

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Barcode: PRE0159166-0 Collector(s) & number: De Vos, MP, PRE 41828 | 1949-11-5

South Africa, Western Cape, PALMIET FLATS

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Barcode: PRE0159164-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 22356 | 1962-7-18

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIV.; 4 MI. W. OF ALBERTINIA TURNING

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Barcode: PRE0705827-0 Collector(s) & number: Orchard, ER, 458 | 1978-10-24

South Africa, Western Cape, HERMANUS DIST.; FERNKLOOF NAT. RES.

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Barcode: PRE0786507-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1183 | 1986-9-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg MCA; Grootvadersbosch S.F; Boesmansbos Wilderness Area. Overlooking Platbos River Kloof.

General notes: Moist mountain fynbos on S slopes of ridge. Matted, herbaceous, prostrate, creeping beneath low vegetation. Det: J. Beyers

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Barcode: NBG1478606-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 8486 | 2015-4-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg, 17 km NE of Riversdale. South slopes of Duiwelsbosberg.

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Barcode: PRE0358189-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 4470 | 1973-9-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, SOUTHERNHAY; BETW OTTERFORD AND LOERIE

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Barcode: PRE0749941-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1838 | 1989-11-10

South Africa, Western Cape, LANGEBERG; SWELLENDAM STATE FOR; ABOVE ZUURPLAAT SE STROOM SOUTH TRIBUTARY CLOSE TO HIKING TRAIL CROSSING OF STREAM

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Barcode: NBG0196606-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 2873 | 2003-10-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester. Slanghoek Valley, Ruigtevlei 402.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Marsh. Seasonally waterlogged, sandy, humus soil. Sandstone. Partial shade. Gentle slope. E aspect. Rambling shrub. Plant height 0.3 m. Common. 2 years old veld.

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Barcode: PRE0724521-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1183 | 1986-9-9

South Africa, Western Cape, BOOSMANSBOS WILDERNE; GROOTVADERSBOSCH STA; FOREST ON S-FACING SLOPES OF RIDGE OVER- LOOKING PLATBOSRIVIERKLOOF

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Barcode: PRE0159157-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 346 | 1935-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; KIRSTENBOSCH; BETW. SKELETON AND WINDOW GORGES

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Barcode: PRE0531894-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 3738 | 1976-8-3

South Africa, Western Cape, HERMITAGE KLOOF; SLOPES OF SANDSTON ABOVE RIVER

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Barcode: PRE0484901-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7128 | 1967-10-8

South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSTOWN DIST.; CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NA

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Barcode: PRE0159158-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 10862 | 1944-11-21

South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE DIV.; MONTAGU PASS

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Barcode: GHPG$0002341-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 36903 | 1989-11-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Harold Porter Reserve.

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Barcode: PRE0159163-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 5708A | 1965-2-25

South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; JONKERSHOEK; JAKKALSVLEI

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Barcode: PRE0827759-0 Collector(s) & number: Geldenhuys, CJ, 139 | 1970-9-17

South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna District: Spitskop Fynbosreservaat.

General notes: Det: E Retief

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Barcode: PRE0524771-0 Collector(s) & number: Scharf, HT, 1889 | 1976-9-1

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; KROMPOORTKLOOF CATCH; GROENDAL WILDERNESS RES. STRYDOMSBERG FARM LOWER MT. SIDE ALONG JEEP TRACK

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Barcode: PRE0159153-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 8647 | 1942-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; VILJOENS PASS; MT. W. OF VILJOENS PASS

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Barcode: NBG0199144-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 3387 | 2005-1-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Simonstown. Noordhoek Peak, upper south slopes.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Steep, mountain slope. Well-drained, sandy soil. Sandstone. Partial shade. S aspect. No biotic effect seen. Shrub. Scrambling, semi - woody. Stems to 0.6m long. Very common in cool, south facing gullies. Veld 5 years old. Plant height 0.3m. Voucher for DNA.

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Barcode: NBG1496997-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 9337 | 2018-11-17

South Africa, Western Cape, Table Mountain, SE of Grootkop, above Bosky Gulley.

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Barcode: PRE0159168-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 1144 | 1970-2-20

South Africa, Western Cape, PAARDEBERG; KOGELBERG FOR. RES.; ALONG NE. FOOTHILLS OF PAARDEBERG

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Barcode: PRE0159146-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A856 | 1926-7-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP DIV.; CLARKSON

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Barcode: PRE0159165-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, 541 | 1967-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, GRABOUW; LEBANON; CATCHMENT IG

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Barcode: PRE0800199-0 Collector(s) & number: Humbert, J-H, 9890 | 1933-8-12

South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE

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Barcode: PRE0159149-0 Collector(s) & number: Keet, JDM, 23 | 1918-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, KNYSNA; SPRINGFIELD PLANTATION

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Barcode: PRE0156441-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 21177 | 1960-7-8

South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP DIV.; STORMS RIVER; ABOVE RIVER MOUTH

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Barcode: PRE0593409-0 Collector(s) & number: Puff, C, 790909-5/2 | 1979-9-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu Pass. Oudtshoorn.

General notes: Isotype. Moist, steep slope; with Drosera, Erica spp. , Cussonia etc. Straggling, stems c. 1 m., bad smell. Female or male. Alt: c. 400 m.

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Barcode: NBG0135003-2 Collector(s) & number: Puff, C, 790909-5/2 | 1999-9-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Oudtshoorn. Montagu Pass. Altitude.: c. 400m.

General notes: Moist deep soil.

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Barcode: PRE0569845-0 Collector(s) & number: Baard, JA, 470 | 2000-5-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Stormsriver District: Tsitsikamma: Stormsriver Walk.

General notes: Conf.: NC Netnou 2001

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Barcode: NBG0135003-1 Collector(s) & number: Puff, C, 790909-5/2 | 1999-9-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Oudtshoorn. Montagu Pass. Altitude.: c. 400m.

General notes: Moist deep soil.

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