PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / COMMELINALES / COMMELINACEAE / COMMELINEAE / COMMELINA / FORSKAOLII
Spreading annual herb or chamaephyte with long, trailing stems rooting at nodes and forming short erect branches and often subterranean stolons bearing reduced cleistogamous flowers. Leaves folded, linear to oblong, 20-70 mm long, margins wavy, pale greyish green, glabrous or puberulous. Spathes 1-2, terminal and leaf-opposed, shortly pedunculate, obliquely funnel-shaped with a short, acute apex, c. 10 mm long. Both cymes developed. Petals blue. Lateral stamens with filaments more or less winged. Capsule sub-obovoid; dorsal locule indehiscent, striate-muricate, 1-seeded; 2 ventral locules 2-ovulate but usually forming only 1 seed; testa smooth. From: Obermeyer, AA; Faden, RB. 1985. Commelinaceae. Fl. S. Africa 4(2): 23-60. [CC BY]
Spreading, annual herb. Spathes obliquely fused, mucilaginous inside when flowering. Capsule quadrate. Roots thin. Leaves oblong to linear, usually greyish green, margin strongly undulate. Leaf sheaths with short, colourless setae at mouth. Flowers pale sky-blue. 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]
In sandy, dry bush veld vegetation. From: Obermeyer, AA; Faden, RB. 1985. Commelinaceae. Fl. S. Africa 4(2): 23-60. [CC BY]
Bushveld. 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]
Widespread in Africa, Arabia, Socotra, Madagascar and India; recorded from the northern parts of Southern Africa. From: Obermeyer, AA; Faden, RB. 1985. Commelinaceae. Fl. S. Africa 4(2): 23-60. [CC BY]
January to February
0 to 940 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
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
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Commelinales
FAMILY Commelinaceae
TRIBE Commelineae
GENUS Commelina
SPECIES forskaolii
161 results for Commelina forskaolii Vahl
Year
Barcode: PRE0989496-0 Collector(s) & number: Bartsch, S, SB1187 | 2003-3-5
Namibia, Kunene, Kaokoveld, along main road to Ruacana, on road verge.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083414-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 9957 | 1967-4-21
Namibia, KAOKOVELD; GROOTFONTEIN NORTH; BY TSOTSANA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066354-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 2343 | 1970-3-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mkuze Game Reserve, near Rest Camp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083399-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 2012 | 1958-3-9
Namibia, OKAVANGO DIST.; GROOTFONTEIN NORTH; POPA-VALLE EN OEWER EN EILANDE VAN OKAVANGO
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0652926-0 Collector(s) & number: Lambrecht, FL, 20 | 1967-2-
Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; MAUN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0617098-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 3019 | 1980-2-6
Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; IN MAKGADIKGADI DEPRESSION NEAR THE MAUN- FRANCISTOWN RD. 34.3 KM EAST OF GWETA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0497380-0 Collector(s) & number: Hines, CJH, 977 | 1998-5-11
Namibia, Ohangwena, About 10 km east of Oshikundu Hospital, Ohangwena Region.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0357671-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 9332 | 1966-4-17
Namibia, KAOKOVELD; SWARTBOOISDRIFT; 15 KM W OF SWARTBOOISDRIF ON ROAD FROM KUNENE TO ENYANDI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0557188-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 2197 | 1978-1-22
Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; CHOBE NAT. PARK; TSANTSARRA PAN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0860000-0 Collector(s) & number: Bartsch, S, SB584 | 2002-4-3
Namibia, Oshikoto, Tsumeb-Ondangwa road, between farm Sachsenheim and Oshivello gate.
General notes: On flat road verge, limestone and light brown sandy soil, growing in partial shade underneath Acacia erioloba, common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083408-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 4488 | 1956-2-7
Namibia, OKAVANGO NATIVE TERR; RUNTU; 8.8 MI. W. OF RUNTU NR. OKAVANGO RIVER
General notes: Wet sandy grassy flats.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083406-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 4324 | 1956-1-19
Namibia, OKAVANGO NATIVE TERR; BAGANI CAMP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0652443-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 5099 | 1984-3-17
Namibia, 52 KM NW OF KALKFELD ON ROAD TO OUTJO
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0561897-0 Collector(s) & number: Roodt, V, 253 | 1995-7-14
Botswana, Oavango Delta: Khwai; Khwai Village.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083402-0 Collector(s) & number: Maguire, B, 2349 | 1953-1-29
Namibia, KARAKUWISA; CIGARETTE; ENE. OF KARAKUWISE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083409-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 4184B | 1956-9-9
Namibia, OKAVANGO NATIVE TERR; NYANGANA MISSION STA; KASHIPE 3.4 MI. E. OF NYANGAMA MISSION STA.
General notes: Reddish sandy soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0828874-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 9361 | 1997-3-5
Namibia, On R61 to Steinhausen: At Hennopsrus Farm (L. van Wyk). 22°09'527"S 18°49'923"E
General notes: Terminalia sandveld. Red sandy soil. Flat slope.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0495401-0 Collector(s) & number: Strohbach, BJ, 3059 | 1997-3-10
Namibia, Otjozondjupa, Sonop Research Station: at entrance to Molopo camp.
General notes: Occasional. Seems to be biennial. Conf.: L. Fish 1998.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0520217-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 1631 | 1976-3-5
Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; MOREMI WILDLIFE RES.; MAXARA PAN
General notes: Sandy soil in mophane woodland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0084944-0 Collector(s) & number: Rossouw, G, TRV 26127 | 1925-4-
South Africa, North West, VRYBURG DIV.; GROOT CHWAING
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0808252-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 9237 | 1995-3-8
Namibia, Just off main road (C44) to Tsumkwe in the Omatako Omaramba. 19°18' 683 S 19°19' 760 E
General notes: Occasional tall acacias between low shrubs. Common. Rooting at nodes; flowers blue, open at 8:45.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0557134-0 Collector(s) & number: Skarpe, C, S 263 | 1978-2-15
Botswana, GHANZI; 9 KM. W. OF GHANZI ALONG RD. TO MAMUNO
General notes: Flooded after rains. Heavily grazed area with scattered low Acacia mellifera. In wettest part. In dryer parts more erect and with smaller leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083403-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 5334 | 1957-4-2
Namibia, KAOKOVELD RES; OHOPOHO; 0.5 MI. W. OF OHOPOHO
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0497346-0 Collector(s) & number: Hines, CJH, 548 | 1986-2-25
Namibia, Otjozondjupa, 200 m from Botswana border in central area of Aha Hills. Bushmanland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083404-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 2821 | 1955-3-18
Namibia, OTJIWARONGO DIST.; 10.6 MI. NE. OF OTJIWARONGO ON ROAD TO OTAVI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0865329-0 Collector(s) & number: Bartsch, S, SB580 | 2002-4-2
Namibia, Oshikoto, Tsumeb District, farm Sachsenheim, south of Oshivello gate.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0053895-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 4729 | 1963-1-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ingwavuma District.
General notes: Sandforest. Open patches. Runners, blue flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083417-0 Collector(s) & number: Buerger, AD, 1174 | 1969-3-12
Botswana, MABELE A PUDI HILLS
General notes: Grows in medium shade only in Terminalia prunoides woodland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083400-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 1072 | 1958-1-9
Namibia, GOBABIS; BREITENBERG GO 51 FA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083411-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 7443 | 1960-2-21
Botswana, LEHUTUTU DIST.; 39 MILES SW OF TAKATSAWANE ON RD. TO LEHU-TUTU.
General notes: Deep sandy soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0616792-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 4264 | 1982-2-20
South Africa, Limpopo, STOCKPOORT; LIMPOPO; HERMANSDAL FARM, NE OF STOCKPOORT
General notes: below shrubs.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083416-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 6498 | 1963-4-26
Namibia, GROOTFONTEIN DIST.; OLIEWENHOF GR 215 FA; ON PALM FLATS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062508-0 Collector(s) & number: Rossouw, GL, 76 | 1994-3-22
South Africa, Limpopo, Louis Trichardt: Plaas Driehoek; 36 myl Noord van Louis Trichardt, op klipkoppies Suid-Oos van plaashuis.
General notes: Sandsteen. Baie min skadu. Aspek: suid-oos. Helling: egalig. Versteurd. Blou blommetjies. Algemeen op klipkoppies.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0488896-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 8593 | 1965-3-3
Namibia, LAZY SPADE OU 359 FA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0494027-0 Collector(s) & number: Hines, CJH, 627 | 1986-2-27
Namibia, Otjozondjupa, 1 km west of Botswana border on the road to Krematartkop. Bushmanland.
General notes: Releve BL 6. Deep sandy soil, dark brown. Upper cm leached. Area dominated by Catophractes alexandrii and Schmidtia pappophoroides. Low growing. Flowers blue, delicate. Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0356921-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 12629 | 1973-4-7
Namibia, JOUBERTSBERGE; 35 KM. S. OF ABDREH TO OHOPOHO FROM RUACANA RD. SANDVELD E. OF JOUBERTSBERGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0240582-0 Collector(s) & number: Volk, OH, 778 | 1974-4-8
Namibia, ETOSHA NAT. PARK; 84 KM. W. OF OKAUKUEJO
General notes: Mopaneveld on falserevier form.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0692614-0 Collector(s) & number: Chadwick, SE, 207 | 1986-5-6
Botswana, CENTRAL KALAHARI; GAME RESERVE
General notes: White kalahari sand with Tribulus. Sandy spots near bushes.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1023949-0 Collector(s) & number: Riddles, LMD, 358 | 1997-3-13
Namibia, Otjiwarongo, Along the road next to Otjicongo Farm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0670550-0 Collector(s) & number: Wild, H, 5093 | 1960-2-20
Botswana, SW DIST.; 48 KM S OF GHANZI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0036675-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, IJ, 347 | 1989-2-21
Botswana, Central Kalahari: Menoatse Pan.
General notes: Det: A Balsinhas
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0546160-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 5292 | 1980-2-26
South Africa, Limpopo, WARMBATHS; JUST OUTSIDE TOWN S. SIDE AT BUSSTOP AREA
General notes: Forming long runners.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0356440-0 Collector(s) & number: Zwanziger, S, 751 | 1975-2-
South Africa, Limpopo, NORTHERN TRANSVAAL; LANGJAN NAT. RES.
General notes: Arid Sweet Buashveld.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0745081-0 Collector(s) & number: Imamura, 25 | 1988-12-22
Botswana, CENTRAL KALAHARI GA-; ME RESERVE; XADE
General notes: Sandveld.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083401-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 145 | 1928-1-15
Namibia, Otjiwarongo, OKAHANDJA; QUICKBORN OTJ 205 FA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0618279-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 3226 | 1980-3-17
Botswana, NORTHERN DISTRICT; 205608S212575E ON THE SIDE OF GROOTLAAGTE (EAST) FOSSIL RIVER VALLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083420-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremekamp, CEB, 125B | 1931-1-18
South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG DIST.; BLAAUWBERG; LEIPZIG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0829596-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 9438 | 1997-3-6
Namibia, Elandsdraai Farm; 13 km from turn off to Houmoed, on road to Aminuis from Gobabis. 22°32'012"S 19°06'768"E
General notes: Grassland with scattered bush. Sandy soil. Flat slope.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0895712-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Staden, N, 12 | 2013-2-19
South Africa, Limpopo, Phalaborwa. Cleveland Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0546161-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 5293 | 1980-2-26
South Africa, Limpopo, WARMBAD; S. OF WARMBAD 70 KM. N. OF PRETORIA ON FREEWAY TO THE N.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083421-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, 4561 | 1948-3-8
South Africa, Limpopo, DONGOLA RES.; HACKTHORN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0111851-0 Collector(s) & number: Wild, H, 6846 | 1965-3-11
Botswana, NORTHERN DIVISION DI; TSAU.; 8 KM. N. OF TSAU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0712512-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 3140 | 1976-3-18
Botswana, E KALAHARI; 10 KM N OF GHANZI
General notes: Well-drained soil on calcrete, also on deep kalahari sand.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083407-0 Collector(s) & number: Breijer, JWF, TRV 20601 | 1919-1-
Namibia, KLEIN NAMUTONI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0652925-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Son, G, 29040 | 1930-4-8
Botswana, BECHUANALAND PROT.; KAOTWE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083418-0 Collector(s) & number: Pooley, ES, 1634 | 1972-1-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; NDUMU GAME RES.; NDUMU HILL
General notes: Common herb in shade among long grasses on red sand.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083405-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 5276 | 1955-8-22
Namibia, NAMA PAN
General notes: In open woodland of Burkea, Ochna and Acacia on sand.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0658402-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 3043 | 1984-3-25
Botswana, CHOBE NAT. PRK; SAVUTI
General notes: Among grass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0829980-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 9776 | 1997-3-13
Namibia, Otjikango Farm; 49 km from turn off, on road to Kalkfeld. Hill slope. 20°33'306"S 16°05'444"E
General notes: Grassland. Hill slope. Rocky, sandy soil. Moderate slope.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0540004-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 4729 | 1963-1-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0076897-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 454 | 1983-6-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaSonto subdistrict.
General notes: Prostrate herb in marshy area. Dark organic loam. Flowers blue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083419-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 2343 | 1970-3-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MKUZE GAME RES.; NR. REST CAMP
General notes: Growing in sandy soil in Terminalia sericea -Acacia burkei woodland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0652927-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 4091 | 1983-2-16
Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; NEAR THE MOVOMBE-GWILIGWA ROAD
General notes: Forming mats in sandy clay in an area of eroded termitaria crowded with tall mophane trees.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0027063-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Son, G, s.n. | 1930-4-8
Botswana, Bechuanaland Protectorate. Kaotwe.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0476798-0 Collector(s) & number: Biggs, RC, M692 | 1975-3-5
Botswana, MBOROGHA FLOODPLAIN
General notes: Grassland inundated partially seasonally.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0476066-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 9068 | 1973-3-16
Namibia, OVAMBOLAND; OSHIKANGO; JUST S. OF TOWN
General notes: Kwanyama: Elamba. Food for tortoises.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0562846-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Toit, GJ, 5002 | 1996-2-1
South Africa, Limpopo, Morgenster Proef.
General notes: Terminalia pruniodes, Knoppiesdoring veld. Slope 0-5°. Red Hutton. Flowers: blue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0838348-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 9891 | 1997-3-10
Namibia, West of Otavi on road to Outjo; Merwe farm 19°33.348 S 16°51.577 E
General notes: Mixed woodland, mopani and commiphora; mountainous area Very good rains after long drought Red sandy soils. Deep sand in full sun
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0357768-0 Collector(s) & number: Allen, AM, 311 | 1975-2-22
Botswana, ORAPA; S FENCE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0584315-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 3531 | 2001-3-22
South Africa, North West, Vryburg District: Corowa Farm on the Molopo River. (Botswana Border).
General notes: Kalahari Thornveld. No slope. Leaves fleshy.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0670403-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 331 | 1971-3-15
Namibia, ETOSHA NAT. PARK.; 80 KM W OF OKAUKEUJO OPPOSITE BOREHOLE.
General notes: Gray sandy soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0239916-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 30149 | 1974-3-8
Namibia, GROOTFONTEIN DIST.; OLIEWENHOF GR 215 FA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083413-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremekamp, CEB, 125A | 1931-1-17
South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG; LEIPZIG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: WAG.1495181 | Collector(s) & number: Giess JWH , Giess, JWH 8593 | 1965-03-30
South Africa
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This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1985
1985
1937
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
An enumeration of plants collected in the northern Transvaal Obermeyer, AA; Schweickerdt, HGWJ; Verdoorn, ICBothalia 3: 223-258
1902
FLORA CHAPTER
Cyperaceae Clarke, CBIn: WT Thiselton-Dyer (ed.). Flora of Tropical Africa 8: 266-524
Lovell Reeve & Co., London
No results found for Commelina forskaolii Vahl
Status and criteria
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Plantae Coordinator
| Part(s) of plant used | Use(s) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Plant | Tonic - Animals | Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Plant sap | Injury: minor e.g. splinters, thorns (Used by: Fula) | Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Plant sap | Sores: small (Used by: Fula) | Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Plant | Sores: soothing medicine | Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Plant | Medicine - Children | Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Plant | Wash: to reduce fever (Used by: Digo) | Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved] |
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