PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / LAMIALES / LAMIACEAE / NEPETOIDEAE / OCIMEAE / THORNCROFTIA / SUCCULENTA

Thorncroftia succulenta (R.A.Dyer & E.A.Bruce) Codd
LC Indigenous Endemic
Morphological description

Semisucculent herb or soft shrub 0.6-1.2 m tall with several stems arising from a thickened rootstock; stems ascending, 7-15 mm in diameter at the base, sparingly branched, densely grey tomentose, hairs dendroid (branched). Leaves shortly petiolate; blade fleshy, drying subcoriaceous, ovate-elliptic to obovate, 16-30 x 15-20 mm, thinly to densely tomentose and gland-dotted on both surfaces, hairs dendroid and simple, apex rounded, base cuneate to obtuse, margin crenate in the upper two-thirds. Inflorescence congested, 80-140 mm long; bracts somewhat leaf-like, ovate, 12 mm long near the base, progressively smaller towards the apex. Calyx about 7 mm long at fruiting stage; upper tooth ovate-lanceolate, acuminate, not decurrent on the tube. Corolla bluish mauve with darker spots on the upper lip and lateral lobes; tube narrowly cylindrical, 15-20 mm long, not expanding at the base; upper lip erect, 6-8 mm long; lateral lobes 5-6 mm long; lower lip at first horizontal and boat-shaped, later reflexed, 5-6 mm long. Stamens up to 5 mm long. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 37. Thorncroftia. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 237-239. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY]

Diagnostic description

Habit and ecology similar to T. longiflora but leaves larger and more crenate with dendroid (branched) hairs, and corolla bluish mauve with a shorter tube. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 37. Thorncroftia. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 237-239. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY]

Habitat

In humus-filled crevices of bare rock outcrops. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 37. Thorncroftia. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 237-239. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY]

Distribution

Found in mountains of northern and eastern Transvaal. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 37. Thorncroftia. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 237-239. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY]

Altitude

0 to 1636 m

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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
Thorncroftia succulenta (R.A.Dyer & E.A.Bruce) Codd
Synonym(s)

Plectranthus succulentus R.A.Dyer & E.A.Bruce

Published in: Fl. Pl. Africa 27: t. 1073 (1949)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

PHYLUM Anthophyta

ORDER Lamiales

FAMILY Lamiaceae

SUBFAMILY Nepetoideae

TRIBE Ocimeae

GENUS Thorncroftia

SPECIES succulenta

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Barcode: PRE0550457-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 6170 | 1997-4-4

South Africa, Limpopo, Louis Trichardt District: ± 10 km NE of Louis Trichardt on first Witvlag turn off - Studholme Farm.

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Barcode: PRE0620834-0 Collector(s) & number: Hemm, G, 576 | 1978-3-15

South Africa, Limpopo, SIBASA; TATE VONDO FOR. RES

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Barcode: PRE0799096-0 Collector(s) & number: Joffe, H, 1056 | 1994-4-23

South Africa, Limpopo, Louis Trichardt; About 10 km N of Louis Trichardt; 10 km along road to Witvlag; Vreemdeling Farm.

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Barcode: PRE0235480-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 7904B | 1954-4-24

South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST; MARIEPSKOP FOR. STA.

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Barcode: PRE0136972-0 Collector(s) & number: Breijer, HG, TRV 19451 | 1919-2-

South Africa, Limpopo, WYLLIE'S POORT P.O.

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Barcode: PRE0647896-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 8749 | 1982-5-23

South Africa, Limpopo, MOUNT LETSJUME; FARM LEJUMA PART OF FARM BERGPLAATS 40 LS SOUTH OF MT. LETSJUME

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Barcode: PRE0136973-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 7904A | 1953-4-25

South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST DIST.; MARIEPSKOP; NR. MARIEPSKOP

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Barcode: PRE0808471-0 Collector(s) & number: Klapwijk, NA, 223 | 1994-3-26

South Africa, Limpopo, Louis Trichardt: About 10 km N of Louis Trichardt on Witvlag Road; Farm Vreemdeling.

General notes: Open closed woodland. Stony. Well-drained. Sand. Semi/full shade. Gentle slope. Undisturbed. Perennial shrub, 1.0 m tall. Mauve flowers. Semi-succulent leaves. Occasional. Voucher specimen and cutting.

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Barcode: PRE0620832-0 Collector(s) & number: Hemm, G, 298 | 1977-10-6

South Africa, Limpopo, SIBASA; TATE VONDO FOR. RES

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Barcode: PRE0136967-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruce, EA, 7 | 1947-6-1

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; MUCHIMDUDU FALLS

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Barcode: PRE0136969-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 4194 | 1948-6-5

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; ENTABENI FOR RES; MUCHINDUDI FALLS

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Barcode: PRE0136970-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 5903 | 1946-2-18

South Africa, Limpopo, HANGLIP; 20 MI. NE. OF LOUIS TRICHARDT

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Barcode: PRE0061898-0 Collector(s) & number: Rossouw, GL, 234 | 1994-3-26

South Africa, Limpopo, Louis Trichardt: Plaas Vreemdeling; Westelike deel van plaas, bo-op heuwel agter plaashuis.

General notes: Sandsteen. Min skadu. Suid-wes. Versteurd. Plant hoogte: 1.5 m. Pers blomme, aangename reuk.

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Barcode: PRE0991422-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 22010 | 2005-12-5

South Africa, Limpopo, Blyderivierspoort, viewpoint of 3 rondawels.

General notes: Cultivated at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, flowering during autumn.

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Barcode: PRE0642710-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 7556A | 1982-2-23

South Africa, Limpopo, MOUNT LETJUME; LAJUMA FARM

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Barcode: PRE0136971-0 Collector(s) & number: MacKay, PRE 40711 | 1949-4-17

South Africa, Limpopo, LOUIS TRICHARDT; HANGLIP

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Barcode: PRE0136975-0 Collector(s) & number: Meeuse, ADJ, 10163 | 1957-4-2

South Africa, Limpopo, SOUTPANSBERG DIST.; HANGLIP; NR. SUMMIT

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Barcode: PRE0992926-0 Collector(s) & number: Froneman, W, 951 | 2016-6-9

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Barberton. First mountain N of Joe's Luck and Thomas Mine.

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Barcode: PRE0553292-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 4086 | 1980-4-12

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; DZAMBA; 1 KM. VANAF DZAMBA OP PAD NA RAMBUDA

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Barcode: PRE0689841-0 Collector(s) & number: Raal, P, 593 | 1985-5-23

South Africa, Limpopo, BERGPLAATS 40 LS; SLOPE 30 DEG.

General notes: Tall montane woodland. Aromatic leaves light green, slightly fleshy, pilose. Flowers light lilac.

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Barcode: PRE0136966-0 Collector(s) & number: Clarke, B, 213 | 1957-4-22

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON DIST.; HYSLOPS CREEK

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Barcode: PRE0602999-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 1289 | 1980-3-10

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LOUWS CREEK TIMBERS.; WAAIHEUWEL FARM.

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Barcode: PRE0136964-0 Collector(s) & number: Loock, EEM, PRE 27461B | 1945-5-

South Africa, Limpopo, ENTABENI FOR STA

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Barcode: PRE0136965-0 Collector(s) & number: Loock, EEM, PRE 27461A | 1944-5-13

South Africa, Limpopo, ENTABENI DIST; ON TOP OF ROCKY KOPJES

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Barcode: PRE0660638-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 2736 | 1979-4-17

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDALAND; TATE VONDO; TUSSEN ROTSE OP RAND VAN HEILIGE WOUD

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Barcode: PRE0572471-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 6104 | 1997-4-3

South Africa, Limpopo, Louis Trichardt District: ± 12 km NW of Louis Trichardt on high peak of mountain known as Hanglip.

General notes: Thicket. Rocky mistbelt scrubland. Mountain slope. Soil. Well drained. Mist/fog. Humus. Quartzite. Gentle slope. N aspect. Biotic effect: none seen. Succulent dwarf shrub with smooth membranous succulent stems. ± 90 cm tall. Flowers bright mauve. Common.

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Barcode: PRE0992924-0 Collector(s) & number: Froneman, W, 944 | 2016-5-19

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Barberton. Mountainlands Nature Reserve.

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Barcode: PRE0827103-0 Collector(s) & number: Sebothoma, PN, 361 | 1997-4-4

South Africa, Limpopo, Louis Trichardt District: Soutpansberg; Studholme Farm. S22°56'55.8" E30°01'28.2".

General notes: Closed shrubland. Rocky loam soil. Well-drained. Full sun. Gentle slope. Undisturbed. Succulent herb 0.40 m tall. Flowers light-pink.

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Barcode: PRE0826795-0 Collector(s) & number: Sebothoma, PN, 322 | 1997-4-4

South Africa, Limpopo, Soutpansberg; Studholme Farm; At farm gate. S22°57'41.4" E30°00'55.1".

General notes: Closed shrubland. Rocky loam soil. Well-drained. Full sun. Gentle slope. Undisturbed. Succulent herb 0.6 m tall. Flowers purple.

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Barcode: NH0041603-0 Collector(s) & number: Loock, EEM, s.n. | 1944-5-13

South Africa, Limpopo, Entabeni District, Transvaal.

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Barcode: PRE0704825-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, S, 29 | 1979-4-21

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON; LOUWS CREEK

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Barcode: PRE0136974-0 Collector(s) & number: Meeuse, ADJ, 9787 | 1957-2-25

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; ALONG RD. THAT LEADS OFF AT MT. INN TO THE W.

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Date: 4/18/2014 12:00:00 AM

Limpopo, South Africa

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Barcode: WAG.1969632 | Collector(s) & number: Burrows JE; Burrows SM , Burrows, JE; Burrows, SM 15769 | 2019-03-01

South Africa , Limpopo

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Barcode: U.1352030 | Collector(s) & number: Meeuse ADJ , Meeuse, ADJ 10163 | 1957-04-02

South Africa , Limpopo

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Barcode: L 0003771 | Collector(s) & number: Loock EEM , Loock, EEM s.n. | 1944-05-13

South Africa , Transvaal

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Date: 4/13/2003 12:16:00 PM

Limpopo, South Africa

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Date: 2/28/2019 6:15:15 PM

Limpopo, South Africa

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Date: 3/1/2019 2:47:13 PM

Limpopo, South Africa

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Limpopo

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Limpopo, South Africa

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Date: 6/12/2024 11:23:28 AM

Limpopo

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Date: 6/12/2024 12:01:14 PM

Limpopo

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Date: 6/12/2024 11:31:44 AM

Limpopo

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Date: 10/7/2024 11:29:47 AM

Limpopo

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PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Nomenclatural changes in Coleus and Plectranthus (Lamiaceae): a tale of more than two genera Paton, A.J.; Mwanyambo, M.L.; Govaerts, R.H.A.; Smitha, K.; Suddee, S.; Phillipson, P.B.; Wilson, T.; Forster, P.I.; Culham, A.

Phytokeys 129: 1-158

1997

BOOK

List of southern African succulent plants Smith, GF

Umdaus Press, Pretoria

1985

FLORA CHAPTER

Lamiaceae: 1. Ajuga Codd, LEW

In: OA Leistner (ed.). Flora of Southern Africa 28(4)7-8

Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria

1985

FLORA CHAPTER

Lamiaceae: 37. Thorncroftia Codd, LEW

In: OA Leistner (ed.). Flora of Southern Africa 28(4)237-239

Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria

1949

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Plectranthus succulentus R.A.Dyer et E.A.Bruce Dyer, RA; Bruce, EA; Brown, R

Flowering Plants of South Africa 27: , t.1073

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Bibliography

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Suhling, F., Sahlén, G., Martens, A., Marais, E. and Schütte, C. 2006. Dragonfly assemblages in arid tropical environments: a case study from western Namibia. Biodiversity and Conservation. 15:311-332

BOOK
Tarboton, W. and Tarboton, M. 2002. A fieldguide to the dragonflies of South Africa. Privately published by the authors

BOOK
Tarboton, W. and Tarboton, M. 2005. A fieldguide to the damselflies of South Africa. Privately published by the authors

ELECTRONIC SOURCE
IUCN 2006. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN - The World Conservation Union

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