Melhania acuminata Mast. var. acuminata
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

The typical variety is characterized by the leaves usually being broadly ovate to ovate-oblong, the flower large, and the rather thick tomentum being predominantly grey with fairly obscure, bunched, brown hairs intermixed. There is a fair number of herbarium specimens, which approach var. agnosta either in the leaves being narrower than usual or the bunched hairs somewhat more conspicuous. This supports the decision to reduce M. agnosta K. Schum. to varietal rank under M. acuminata. From: Verdoorn, IC. 1981. Revision of Melhania in southern Africa. Bothalia 13(3 & 4): 263-273. [CC BY]

Shrublet, up to 0.65 m high. Leaves usually broadly ovate-oblong, tomentum predominantly grey, interspersed with light brown clustered hairs. Epicalyx abruptly acuminate. Flowers yellow. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Diagnostic description

M. acuminata var. acuminata is sometimes confused with M. forbesii, which has more or less the same habit and partly the same distribution. These taxa are mainly distinguished by the shape and length of the epicalyx-bracts around the length of the style. According to Wild, M. velutina sensu Exell & Mendonca in Conspectus Florae Angolensis is partly M. acuminata. From: Verdoorn, IC. 1981. Revision of Melhania in southern Africa. Bothalia 13(3 & 4): 263-273. [CC BY]

Habitat

Found in sandy soil, on flats, in bushveld and on grassy wooded slopes. From: Verdoorn, IC. 1981. Revision of Melhania in southern Africa. Bothalia 13(3 & 4): 263-273. [CC BY]

Bushveld, grassy wooded slopes, sandy soil. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Recorded from the northern Cape, the northern and eastern Transvaal, South West Africa and Botswana. Also occurs in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola and Mozambique. From: Verdoorn, IC. 1981. Revision of Melhania in southern Africa. Bothalia 13(3 & 4): 263-273. [CC BY]

Flowering time

November to May

Altitude

62 to 1525 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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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

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

Names and Sources

Accepted name
Melhania acuminata Mast. var. acuminata
Synonym(s)

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Dombeyoideae

SPECIES acuminata

VARIETY acuminata

170 results for Melhania acuminata Mast. var. acuminata

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0514609-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 9291 | 1973-4-19

Namibia, 100 Km. E. of Oshikango

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0700352-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 37612 | 1971-3-30

South Africa, Gauteng, HEIDELBERG DIST.; MAGALIESBERG RANGE; TONQUANI. MID N-SLOPES. ACID QUARTZITE ROCKS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0990492-0 Collector(s) & number: Baytopp, KC, 032 | 2004-3-7

Botswana, Tuli Block. Farm Tswehe 31 MR.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0466401-0 Collector(s) & number: Eicker, A, 274 | 1975-1-9

South Africa, Limpopo, Messina Dist; Mapungubwe; Greefswald Langs Grens

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285122-0 Collector(s) & number: Maguire, B, 2211 | 1953-1-5

Namibia, CIGARETTE; KARAKUWISA; NE. OF TOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0755413-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 3155 | 2004-4-2

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Ongegund Farm.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0631281-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 7823 | 1982-3-26

South Africa, Limpopo, WYLLIES POORT; PRINCESS HILL 704 MS FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0739053-0 Collector(s) & number: Westfall, RH, 2202 | 1986-4-10

South Africa, Limpopo, WATERBERG DIST; VLAKPAN FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0584258-0 Collector(s) & number: Straub, CC, 815 | 2000-5-26

South Africa, Limpopo, Breslau Farm 2MS. (Near Pontdrift).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285119-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 4121 | 1956-1-7

Namibia, OKAVANGO; MASARI EXP FARM; ON RD. TO NYANGANA 15 MI. E. OF EXP. FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0820083-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, HF, 3806 | 1996-4-26

South Africa, Limpopo, Phalaborwa dist.; Umbabat Private Nature Reserve; Goede Hoop, boundary road towards Kruger Park border. 24°07.47'S 31°25.28'E

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287102-0 Collector(s) & number: Oates, LG, 258 | 1970-2-12

South Africa, Limpopo, HANS MERENSKY NAT. R

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285132-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 4973 | 1955-6-24

Botswana, MOLEPOLOLE DIST.; 256 MI. NW. OF TOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0522437-0 Collector(s) & number: Hemm, G, 462 | 1977-12-14

South Africa, Limpopo, SIBASA DIST.; TATE VONDO FOR. RES.; MUTALE BEND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0528415-0 Collector(s) & number: Hemm, G, 462 | 1977-12-14

South Africa, Limpopo, SIBASA DIST.; TATE VONDO FOR. RES.; MUTALE BEND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0822799-0 Collector(s) & number: Fabian, A, 1146 | 1988-2-6

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Getlane Lodge: Roossenekal - Burgersfort road. On hill slope.

General notes: Open sandy soil. Small shrub. Many flowers open - showy. Voucher specimen for Wild Flower Guide. Det: A.A. Balsinhas

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509067-0 Collector(s) & number: Kerfoot, O, 101 | 1977-12-

Botswana, Pikwe. At base of granitic koppie.

General notes: Rough hairs on leaves.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0589670-0 Collector(s) & number: Klopper, RR, R116 | 2004-4-1

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. ByUitsoek Farm.

General notes: Open woodland. Moderate slope. Bright yellow flowers, velvety leaves. Growing abundantly amongst rocks.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0996515-0 Collector(s) & number: Schubert, S, SS24 | 2003-4-3

Namibia, Kunene, Kaokoveld.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287092-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 5546 | 1949-5-17

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; KRUGER NAT. PARK; KLOPPERFONTEIN 15 MI. NE. OF PUNDA MARIA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285099-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 12473 | 1973-3-7

Namibia, KUMKAUAS GR 552 FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0467234-0 Collector(s) & number: Eicker, A, 236 | 1975-1-8

South Africa, Limpopo, Messina Dist; Mapungubwe; Greefswald

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0997646-0 Collector(s) & number: Bartsch, S, SB1270 | 2003-3-8

Namibia, Kunene, Kaokoveld, along small track from Etoto to Ovingondo, approximatly 50 km south of Ruacana Falls.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0548959-0 Collector(s) & number: Kreulen, AR, 499 | 1978-12-31

Botswana, 17 KM. W. OF MATLOAPHUDUHUDU ALONG NCOJANE-LOKALANE TRACK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0761693-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, E, 811 | 2004-4-30

South Africa, Limpopo, Ellisras area, Marapong Village near sports fields.

General notes: ribal land.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287114-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 2490 | 1966-3-18

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MIDDELBURG DIST.; 9 MI. N. OF TURN-OFF TO NEW ROOS-SENEKALMINE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287095-0 Collector(s) & number: Meeuse, ADJ, 9207 | 1954-1-26

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; WYLLIE'S POORT P.O.; 8 MI. E. OF P.O.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285118-0 Collector(s) & number: Kinges, HG, 2864 | 1953-3-31

Namibia, GROOTFONTEIN DIST.; KUMKAUAS FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0822433-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 3293 | 1995-3-6

Namibia, Bushmanland: On road to Sonop Agricultural Station about 30 km from the Omaramba - Omataka. Shrubveld. 19°01.959'S 18°49.236'E

General notes: Sandy calcareous soil. Dryland (veld). Shade. Level flat slope. Biotic effect: none seen. Herbaceous, erect single-stemmed forb 50 - 70 cm tall. Dark yellow flowers. Common.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0615223-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourie, SP, 2502 | 1981-2-

South Africa, Limpopo, MOGOL NATURE RESERVE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287099-0 Collector(s) & number: Ihlenfeldt, H-D, 2231 | 1962-1-31

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK; PUNDA MILIA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0775070-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, HF, 2577 | 1991-3-10

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST; SALTPAN; S WALL OF CRATER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0810210-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 7736A | 1995-3-8

Namibia, Farm Talitha; On road to Verskyn. 19°13'455 S 19°09'943 E

General notes: Bushveld. Sandy soil. Flat slope. Robust, erect shrublet, stellate - hairy throughout. Flowers orange, axillary.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509061-0 Collector(s) & number: Kerfoot, O, 31 | 1977-12-

Botswana, Pikwe.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287118-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 2779 | 1953-4-27

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0756375-0 Collector(s) & number: Swelankomo, N, 167 | 2004-4-1

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Byuitsoek Farm.

General notes: Closed woodland. Steep slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285136-0 Collector(s) & number: Buerger, AD, 1112 | 1969-3-2

Botswana, MWAKU PAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0669332-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, JF, 267 | 1983-12-12

Botswana, CENTRAL KALAHARI.; TSHANE.; OUTSKIRTS OF TSHANE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285120-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 4597 | 1956-2-11

Namibia, OKAVANGO; NYANGANA; 15 MI. W. OF TOWN ON RD. TO RUNTU

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0669283-0 Collector(s) & number: Plowes, DCH, 7017 | 1983-11-17

Botswana, C 120 KM N OF GABORONE. ON RIDGES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0815783-0 Collector(s) & number: Gubb, AA, 264/51 | 1982-3-1

South Africa, North West, Bophuthatswana: Kuruman District; Hermitage.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0687521-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourie, S, 12 | 1980-2-26

South Africa, Limpopo, WATERPOORT DIST.; DRIEHOEK PLAAS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0699562-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 37280 | 1951-12-16

South Africa, Limpopo, NYLSTROOM DIST.; KRANTZKOP; STERKFONTEIN FARM. 14 KM E OF NYLSTROOM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0807118-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 7666 | 1995-3-7

Namibia, On road to Tsumkwe, just beyond Vet Fence. 19°16'937 S 19°16'017 E.

General notes: Bushveld. Sandy soil. Flat slope. Robust, erect shrublet. Leaves velvety, hairy. Flowers bright orange, terminal.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0739021-0 Collector(s) & number: Young, RGN, 1971 | 1927-5-29

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA; IN NEIGHBOURHOOD OF TOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0104926-0 Collector(s) & number: Roodt, V, 56 | 1994-2-5

Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve: Between Maun and Moremi (main road); At gate to Buffalo Fence.

General notes: Sandveld. Flowers orangy-yellow.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285134-0 Collector(s) & number: Lambrecht, FL, 56 | 1967-2-

Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; MAUN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285133-0 Collector(s) & number: Curson, HH, 539 | --

Botswana, NGAMILAND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0756374-0 Collector(s) & number: Swelankomo, N, 164 | 2004-4-1

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Byuitsoek Farm.

General notes: Closed woodland. Steep slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0829643-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 9528 | 1997-3-9

Namibia, Near Merwe Farm; about 20 km West of Otavi on road to Outjo. Mountain slope. 19°37'153"S 16°57'305"E

General notes: Savanna. Mountain slope. Rocky soil. Well-drained. Aspect: N. Robust, erect dwarf shrub. Flowers bright orange, terminal.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0648980-0 Collector(s) & number: van Niekerk, C, 9 | 1983-1-27

Namibia, KATIMO MULILO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285110-0 Collector(s) & number: Marais, W, 1115 | 1956-1-30

Namibia, OKAVANGO NATIVE TERR; NUISHE; 26 MI. FROM KARAKOWISA GRASSVELD IN OMURAMBA OMATAKO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285100-0 Collector(s) & number: Loeb, ME, 562 | 1948-6-

Namibia, OSHIKANGO DIST.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0719973-0 Collector(s) & number: Woollard, J, 1982 | 1988-5-6

Botswana, MAFEKING DIST; OOTSE; HILLS TO EAST OF MOEDING

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0494297-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 321 | 1977-5-10

South Africa, Limpopo, WATERBERG DIST.; GEELHOUTBOS FARM ON SLOPES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0610995-0 Collector(s) & number: Herman, PPJ, 163 | 1981-2-11

South Africa, Limpopo, BOSHOFFSBERGE; 82 KM FROM WARMBATHS ON THABAZIMBI ROAD OPPOSITE LEEUPOORT RECREATION FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285130-0 Collector(s) & number: Curson, HH, 139 | --

Botswana, NGAMILAND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285125-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 366 | 1928-1-30

Namibia, OKAHANDJA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0601525-0 Collector(s) & number: van Rooyen, N, 3280 | 1981-2-3

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA.; MUTALERIVIER.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0774673-0 Collector(s) & number: Herman, PPJ, 1234 | 1990-12-4

South Africa, Limpopo, BLOUBERG NAT. RES.; GLEN FURNESS DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0590377-0 Collector(s) & number: Hobohm, G, HOB125 | 1998-10-18

Namibia, Below "Falschen Abachaus".

General notes: Small shrub, ± 130 - 150 cm high. Leaves with acute tip, pubescent. Stem pale. On red sand below 'Falschen Abachaus'. Uncommon. Seen on farms 330, 331, 384, 387.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287103-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 2207 | 1972-2-10

South Africa, Limpopo, STERKRIVIERDAM NAT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285124-0 Collector(s) & number: Boss, J, TRV 36496 | 1936-12-

Namibia, WOODBUSH; QUELLE AM AUSLAUF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0673732-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 3411 | 1980-1-31

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; NWANEDZI NATUUR RES.; NWANEDZI DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0562125-0 Collector(s) & number: Swartz, PP, PPS 94-221E | 1994-2-5

South Africa, Limpopo, Ellisras: Njala Nature Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285117-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 4432 | 1956-1-26

Namibia, OKAVANGO; SAMANGURA; NR. TOWN BETWEEN ANDARA AND NYANGAMA MISSION STA.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285127-0 Collector(s) & number: Volk, OH, 2936 | 1940-4-

Namibia, OKOSONGOMINGO; FOOT OF MT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287110-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 20876 | 1918-3-

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285115-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, PJ, 158 | 1958-3-

Namibia, GROOTFONTEIN DIST.; OTJITUO RES.; ONKONGOIO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509021-0 Collector(s) & number: Lessing, P, 100 | 1979-2-19

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Matlalapad, 1.5km vanaf T-aansluiting.

General notes: Vaal-rooi gruis. Meerstammige, houtagtige plant. Kroon 5, opvallende geel blomme. Boonste 2/3 van die blaarrand fyn getand. Blaar fyn, harig.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509168-0 Collector(s) & number: Werdermann, E, 1998 | 1959-1-23

South Africa, Limpopo, Strasse Louis Trichardt - Messina, Abzweigung Waterport.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0532360-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, 100 | 1979-2-19

South Africa, Limpopo, LEBOWA; MATLALAPAD 1.5 KM. VANAF T-AANSLUITING

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509024-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 13084 | 1997-12-4

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg District: Steelpoort River Valley. Buffelskloof Farm (Deo Gloria) of Mr. Hugo Louw.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0688665-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, IM, 318 | 1985-1-15

South Africa, Limpopo, PHALABORWA DIST.; 12 KM S OF PHALABORWA. P. W. B. ROAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0848796-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 9234 | 2009-1-24

Angola, Huila Province. Biquar National Park; ca. 129 km E of Lubango. 14°58'14.8" S 14°41'44.1" E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287096-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 10435 | 1963-12-20

South Africa, Limpopo, WATERBERG DIST.; NYLSTROOM; 5 MI. NE. OF NYLSTROOM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0985335-0 Collector(s) & number: Strohbach, BJ, BS5377 | 2002-2-12

Namibia, Otjozondjupa, Sonop observatory, plot 91.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509127-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 5273 | 1961-1-27

South Africa, Limpopo, Louis Trichardt. Klein Tshipise

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0498482-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 7748 | 1964-2-29

Namibia, HUMOR OU 704 FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287116-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, H 17021 | 1918-1-14

South Africa, Limpopo, OLIFANTS RIVER TANK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0780021-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, N, 325 | 1991-5-17

South Africa, Limpopo, MICA; 6KM WEST ON GRANITE HILL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287104-0 Collector(s) & number: Coetzee, BJ, 1053 | 1972-2-19

South Africa, Limpopo, 18 KM. VANAF MARKON NA STEILLOOPBRUG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0658863-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnes, J, 281 | 1982-4-22

Botswana, JWANENG TOWNSHIP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509096-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 6985 | 1990-1-9

South Africa, Limpopo, Venda. Nwanedi Game Park.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0539406-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 2627 | 1979-1-20

Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; SHAILE; 10.1 KM. S. OF SHAILE AIRSTRIP ON TRACK TO SAJAWA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0879810-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 16123 | 2021-7-18

South Africa, Limpopo, Ellisras District. Between Onverwacht and Ellisras (Lephalale). Farm: Waterkloof 502LQ. 23°41'07.2'S 27°43'36.4'E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287117-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 16726 | 1953-1-16

South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; KRUGER NAT. PARK; N. OF MALELANE CAMP CROCODILE RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0551974-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 3061 | 1996-2-1

South Africa, Limpopo, Hoedspruit District: Tamboti Botanical Trail. Chester Farm 235 KT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0287123-0 Collector(s) & number: Mostert, JM, 1244 | 1960-3-27

South Africa, North West, VRYBURG DIV.; MOLOPO RIVER; 150 MI. NW. OF VRYBURG & 120 MI. W. OF MAFEKING

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0850602-0 Collector(s) & number: McMurtry, DM, 12390 | 2005-3-16

South Africa, Mpumalanga, SE of Steelpoort. South of Katoen Railway Siding. Road south to Rietfontein via Doornhoek. North of Doornhoek.

General notes: Growing in dry stony bushveld. Erect shrublet reaching 450 mm tall.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0589498-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, 2A | 1999-3-19

Namibia, Next to road (farm). Elandsbult - Babi Babi.

General notes: A. mellifera and C. apiculatum dominates. Dead flowers (yellow). Mostly in groups (2-3) at apex of branch. Leaves: simple ± 45 (30 mm). Soft and woolly (especially upper). Margin dentate. Veins on lower surface obvious. Petioles ± 7 mm. Stems and bark: main stems - brownish, younger branches - green (light), hairy/woolly. Scars on branches (leaves or buds). Fruits and seed: dehiscent capsules; 3 capsules. Also woolly; red-brown seeds (very small). Roots well developed. Conf. CL Bredenkamp

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0354488-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 3788 | 1955-12-1

Namibia, OKAVANGO NATIVE TERR; 14 MI. E. OF RUNTU

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0285129-0 Collector(s) & number: Reyneke, JL, 329 | 1955-5-6

Botswana, KWENA DIST.; TUSSEN GABERONES & THAMAGA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0877465-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 15285 | 2020-11-21

South Africa, Limpopo, Ellisras District. Lephalale. Farm: Waterkloof 502 LQ. 23°41'04.4"S 27°43'58.4"E.

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Barcode: PRE0788910-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkuna, LA, 2222 | 2007-2-13

South Africa, Mpumalanga, De Hoop area near Steelpoort on plant rescuing project.

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Barcode: PRE0285108-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 7034 | 1959-2-15

Namibia, OVAMBOLAND; OSHIKANGO; 10.6 MI. E. OF TOWN ON BORDER RD.

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Barcode: PRE0354486-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 3324 | 1959-11-24

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOWER UMFOLOZI DIST.; UMFOLOZI GAME RES.

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Barcode: PRE0738853-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmidt, AG, 56 | 1989-2-15

South Africa, Limpopo, VILLA NORA; WELLUST (426LR) AND; STILSTROOM(476 LR) FARMS

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Barcode: PRE0287109-0 Collector(s) & number: Prosser, LN, 1703 | 1951-12-17

South Africa, Limpopo, NYLSTROOM; KRANTZBERG; LOWER SLOPES OF KRANTZBERG

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Barcode: PRE0287100-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 504 | 1952-6-17

South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; NWANEDZI

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Barcode: PRE0822465-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 3244 | 1995-3-5

Namibia, Grootfontein District: About 80 km from Rundu; Taranaki Farm, eastern part of farm. Open shrubveld. 19°05.746'S 18°37.215'E

General notes: Sandy soil. Dryland (veld). Semi-shade. Level flat slope. Biotic effect: none seen. Herbaceous, erect single stemmed forb ± 60 - 90 cm tall. Dark yellow flowers. Occasional.

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Barcode: PRE0354568-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Toit, PCV, 812 | 1975-8-11

South Africa, Limpopo, ELLISRAS; HUWI PRIVAAT NAT. RES.

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Barcode: PRE0287107-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 6424 | 1964-2-22

South Africa, Limpopo, POTGIETERSRUST DIST.; GLEN ALPINE DAM AREA

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Barcode: PRE0287101-0 Collector(s) & number: Leach, LC, 8453 | 1959-1-30

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA; 5 MI. W. OF TOWN

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Barcode: PRE0285126-0 Collector(s) & number: Maguire, B, 2100 | 1952-12-18

Namibia, KARAKUWISA; TSAMMAGAIGAI; E. OF KARAKUWISE

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Barcode: PRE0287093-0 Collector(s) & number: van Graan, JF, 454 | 1973-5-2

South Africa, Limpopo, USUTU; LIMPOPO RIVER; NR. USUTU

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Barcode: PRE0807140-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, HF, 3610 | 1994-4-18

South Africa, Limpopo, Thabazimbi Dist.; Kransberg; Geelhoutbosch Farm 269 part C and part 3. near rondawel.

General notes: Closed woodland on well drained, sandy stony soil over Waterberg sand- stone in partial shade. Slight south-east slope. Trampled. Woody herb c. 1 m tall with buttercup yellow flowers; these only open after about 15h00, and do not seem to last more than a day. Common in very disturbed places.

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Barcode: PRE0797384-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, G, GZ 178 | 1994-1-15

South Africa, Limpopo, Kruger National Park; 3,1 km south of Causeway over the Shingwidzi River. 23°12'S ; 31°31'E.

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Barcode: PRE0660815-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 3356 | 1980-1-31

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; KLEIN TSHIPISE; RANTE NW VAN KLEIN TSHIPISE-OOS VAN TSHIUNGANI

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Barcode: PRE0590394-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellinger, EG, Ell 1/26 | 2000-2-23

Namibia, Khomas, South of Windhoek.

General notes: Small shrub, one stem (short). Flower: cream hairy star form, on tip of young branchlets, 6 mm diameter. Leaves: simple, alternate, silvery green, both sides hairy, 50 - 60 mm long, 15 - 20 mm wide. Petiole 8 - 12 mm. Prominent veins below. Leaves sparsely along stem, lanceolate, toothed, angled. Stems and bark: no latex, one short stem from where many stems spreading. Many times branched, young stems grey, smooth, young shoots hairy, brown to wine red. Uncommon.

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Barcode: PRE0285111-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 1206 | 1958-1-13

Namibia, GOBABIS DIST.; DAWIS FARM

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Barcode: PRE0538055-0 Collector(s) & number: Khorommbi, C, 948 | 1979-9-25

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; MAVHILIGWE; ALONG REDLINE ALONG SISALCURTAN

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Barcode: PRE0285123-0 Collector(s) & number: Volk, OH, 2936 | 1940-4-

Namibia, OKOSONGOMINGO; FOOT OF MT.

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Barcode: PRE0287119-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, JN, 312 | 1974-1-8

South Africa, Limpopo, Messina 56 MI. NW of Greefswald Plaas. Turflaagtes naby rivier.

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Barcode: PRE0512102-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 387 | 1973-2-15

Botswana, NGAMILAND; MOANACHIRA RIVER; DABONGA ISLAND

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Barcode: PRE0590301-0 Collector(s) & number: Mothogoane, MS, 439 | 2004-3-29

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Melkrivier, Doornleegte Farm. 6.5km from the main gate.

General notes: Terminalia sericea, Combretum molle woodland. Moderate slope.

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Barcode: PRE0658888-0 Collector(s) & number: Hans Merensky Nat. Res., 68 | 1984-1-16

South Africa, Limpopo, LILLIE FLORA N.RES.; EFFENSE HELLING

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Barcode: PRE0285104-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 9737 | 1967-4-9

Namibia, GOBABIS; EPUKIRO GO 329 RESER; 5 MI. NE. OF EPATA AT DAM EISEB OMURAMBA

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Barcode: PRE0285131-0 Collector(s) & number: Biegel, HM, 3835 | 1972-3-3

Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; OKAVANGO SWAMPS; MOREMI WILDLIFE RES. TXATXANIKA CAMP SITE

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Barcode: PRE0576771-0 Collector(s) & number: Peyper, T, 2106 | 1999-1-29

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg, naby Burgersfort.

General notes: Droë savanna. Struik, 1m hoog. Geel/rooi blom.

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Barcode: PRE0645324-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 9027 | 1982-12-13

South Africa, Limpopo, FARM LUZZULEA 62 MS; AREA SW OF HOUSE

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Barcode: PRE0870969-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, G, GZ952 | 2014-3-3

South Africa, Limpopo, Kruger National Park. Pafuri. At base of koppie at Matshitshindzudzi. Landscape: 16.

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Barcode: PRE0552644-0 Collector(s) & number: Louw, PRE 58234 | 1980-2-26

South Africa, Limpopo, ROTTERDAM FARM; 18 MI. NE. OF ELLISRAS

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Barcode: PRE0354820-0 Collector(s) & number: Zwanziger, S, 405 | 1974-11-

South Africa, Limpopo, NORTHERN TRANSVAAL; LANGJAN NAT. RES.

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Barcode: PRE0757307-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 4194 | 2004-3-3

South Africa, Limpopo, Calmar Ranch, W of hunting camp at corner of ranch.

General notes: Sweet Bushveld. No slope. Locally rare. Flowers bright yellow.

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Barcode: PRE0997411-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, S, SK168 | 2005-1-26

Namibia, Okavango,

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Barcode: PRE0354487-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 4028 | 1955-12-20

Namibia, OKAVANGO NATIVE TERR; KAPAKO CAMP; 4.3 MI. W. OF KAPAKO CAMP ON RD. TO SAMBUSU

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Barcode: PRE0287105-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, 4560 | 1948-3-8

South Africa, Limpopo, NORTHERN TRANSVAAL; DONGOLA RES.; MACKTHORN

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Barcode: PRE0516750-0 Collector(s) & number: Hansen, OJ, 3070 | 1977-3-11

Botswana, CENTRAL DIST.; SELEKA RANCH

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Barcode: PRE0746011-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, G, 42 | 1989-3-3

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK; SHINGWIDZI CAMP; C 16 KM S ON TOURIST ROAD BETWEEN SHINGWIDZI AND LETABA

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Barcode: PRE0617471-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourie, SP, 2688 | 1981-2-

South Africa, Limpopo, MOGOL NAT. RESERVE

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Barcode: PRE0285116-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 6937 | 1959-2-13

Namibia, OVAMBOLAND NATIVE RE; 30 MI. SE. OF ONDANGUA ON RD. TO NAMUTONI

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Barcode: PRE0285105-0 Collector(s) & number: Dinter, MK, 7271 | 1934-5-

Namibia, KARAKUWISA

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Barcode: PRE0755415-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 3130 | 2004-4-1

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Byuitsoek Farm, at foot of mountain.

General notes: Mountain bushveld. Steep slope.

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Barcode: PRE0287113-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, H 17021 | 1918-1-14

South Africa, Limpopo, OLIFANTS RIVER TANK

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Barcode: PRE0688748-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellery, WN, 360 | 1985-3-24

Botswana, MAUNACHIRA RIVER; ISLAND AT N - MOST POINT OF M. RIVER

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Barcode: PRE0285114-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 366 | 1928-3-20

Namibia, OTJIWARONGO; QUICKBORN; OKAHANDJA P.O.

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Barcode: PRE0516315-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 414 | 1977-11-1

South Africa, Mpumalanga, 29 KM. FROM STOFFBERG ON RD. TO ROOSSENEKAL

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Barcode: PRE0285103-0 Collector(s) & number: Schoenfelder, EBW, 1051 | 1939-4-

Namibia, NEITSAS

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Barcode: PRE0566462-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Toit, GJ, 4970 | 1996-1-31

South Africa, Limpopo, Dansfontein Farm 40 LR.

General notes: Acacia nigrescens, Spirostachys africana. Light red sandy loam. E-aspect. Slope 0 - 5°. Plant 2 m high. Flowers: yellow.

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Barcode: PRE0688733-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellery, WN, 303 | 1985-2-14

Botswana, OKAVANGO; HAMOGA ISLAND; UNDERGROWTH OF DENSE SCRUBBY BUSH

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Barcode: PRE0287112-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 3993 | 1948-4-8

South Africa, Limpopo, WATERBERG DIST.; MATLABAS; 3.5 MI. N. OF MATLABAS

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Barcode: PRE0583868-0 Collector(s) & number: Straub, CC, 874 | --

South Africa, Limpopo, Breslau Farm 2MS. (Near Pontdrift).

General notes: (Melhania rehmanii Szyszyl) Mixed bushveld. Mopane veld. No slope. Has epicalyx, velvety grey leaves, lighter in colour underneath. Flowers don't seem to open, buds orange.

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Barcode: PRE0285135-0 Collector(s) & number: Stephen, JJF, 511 | 1971-12-21

Botswana, TULI BLOCK; LIMPOPO RIVER; NR. RIVER MERRYHILL FARM

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Barcode: PRE0287098-0 Collector(s) & number: Lam, HJ, 4920 | 1938-10-9

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG

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Barcode: PRE0285121-0 Collector(s) & number: Boss, G, TRV 35062 | 1935-12-

Namibia, WATERBERG PLATEAU; OMAHEKE

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Barcode: PRE0285128-0 Collector(s) & number: Banks, CH, 32 | 1963-7-13

Botswana, NGAMILAND; TSODILO HILLS; SLOPES OF MT. FEMALE

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Barcode: PRE0892803-0 Collector(s) & number: Kurzweg, S, K802 | 2009-4-5

South Africa, North West, Rustenburg. Impala Bafokeng Mine. Rocky outcrop. South koppie.

General notes: Voucher for flora of the western Central Bushveld Bioregion.

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Barcode: PRE0755374-0 Collector(s) & number: Rampho, ET, 60 | 2004-3-30

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness, where the Rhino Valley meets the Lephalala River 2 metres from the valley.

General notes: Riverine vegetation surrounded by bushveld.

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Barcode: PRE1018578-0 Collector(s) & number: Moshobane, M, 67 | 2022-3-18

South Africa, Limpopo, Lephalale industrial side. Next to Matimba Power Station.

General notes: Common in industrial area.

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Barcode: PRE0660275-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 3411 | 1980-1-31

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; NWANEDZI NATUURRES.; NWANEDZI DAM

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Barcode: PRE0486798-0 Collector(s) & number: Magill, RE, 3628A | 1977-3-15

South Africa, Limpopo, SOUTPANSBERG; WYLLIE'S POORT P.O.; N. HENDRIK VERWOERD TUNNEL ALONG N. 1 RDN. OF LOUIS TRICHARDT

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Barcode: PRE0285101-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 9118 | 1973-3-19

Namibia, OVAMBOLAND; OSHANDI; NR. OSHANDI 25 KM. SE. OF OSHIKANGO

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Barcode: PRE0511998-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 14975 | 1978-1-31

Namibia, Farm Kumkauas: GR 552. 1 m Dickbusch.

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Barcode: PRE0287097-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 10366B | 1963-11-28

South Africa, Mpumalanga, GROBLERSDAL DIST.; LOSKOP DAM; ON RD. TO THE HELL

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Barcode: PRE0465038-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 9083 | 1973-3-17

Namibia, OVAMBOLAND; OSHIKANGO; 1 MI. E. OF OSHIKANGO

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Barcode: PRE0630743-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 2633 | 1983-3-7

Namibia, OKAHANDJA DIST.; OMYPANDA FARM; 8 KM FROM HOCHVELD NEAR NATURAL PAN

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Barcode: PRE0287108-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 553 | 1936-4-12

South Africa, Limpopo, NYLSTROOM DIST.; VALLEY 6 MI. N. OF NYLSTROOM

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Barcode: PRE0576069-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 2574 | 2000-1-18

South Africa, Limpopo, 24° 08' 17.5" S: 27° 42' 02.6" E. Between Vaalwater & Ellisras. ± 1-1.5km on turnoff to Schoongelegen.

General notes: Mixed Bushveld. Hill slope. Soil. Well-drained. Gravel. Gentle slope. N-aspect. Biotic effect: roadside. Herb, 50cm high. Flowers yellow. Fruit absent.

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Barcode: PRE0285113-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 9291 | 1973-4-19

Namibia, OVAMBOLAND; 100 KM. E. OF OSHIKANGO

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Barcode: PRE0287106-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 4137 | 1948-4-30

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; DONGOLA RES.; HACKTHORNE FARM 608

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Barcode: PRE0287120-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GK, 2809 | 1974-1-8

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA DIST; GREEFSWALDT

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Barcode: PRE0590321-0 Collector(s) & number: Mothogoane, MS, 414 | 2004-4-1

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Byuitsoek Farm.

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Barcode: PRE0808879-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 3173 | 1995-3-4

Namibia, Grootfontein District: About 1 km from Farm Rietfontein; SW of Grootfontein. 19°47'233 S 17°51'268 E.

General notes: Open shrubveld. Deep sandy soil. Dryland (veld). Slope: flat. Aspect: level. Biotic effect: none seen. Grows in shade. Herbaceous, 40 - 70 cm tall. Light yellow flowers. Crushed leaves: non-aromatic. Cut twigs: exude no sap. Common.

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Barcode: PRE0539565-0 Collector(s) & number: Camerik, AM, 223 | 1978-2-14

Botswana, MAHALAPYE; NR. HILLS

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Observation records

Barcode: WAG.1241780 | Collector(s) & number: Giess JWH , Giess, JWH 14975 | 1978-01-31

South Africa

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Barcode: WAG.1241782 | Collector(s) & number: Leistner OA , Leistner, OA 3465 | 1969-01-29

South Africa

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Barcode: WAG.1241781 | Collector(s) & number: Codd LEW; Verdoorn IC , Codd, LEW; Verdoorn, IC 10435 | 1963-12-20

South Africa

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iNaturalist: BODATSA: Data partners records:

1997

SERIES

Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJ

Strelitzia 6: 1-681

National Botanical Institute, Pretoria

1981

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Revision of Melhania in southern Africa Verdoorn, IC

Bothalia 13(3 & 4)263-273

1976

BOOK

Wild Flowers of Rhodesia Drummond, RB; Plowes, DCH

Longman, Rhodesia

No results found for Melhania acuminata Mast. var. acuminata

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