PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / LAMIALES / LAMIACEAE / NEPETOIDEAE / OCIMEAE / MESOSPHAERUM / PECTINATUM

Mesosphaerum pectinatum (L.) Kuntze
Naturalised
Morphological description

Annual or short-lived perennial herb 0.6-2.3 m tall, softly woody at the base. Leaves petiolate; blade ovate to narrowly ovate, 15-45 x 10-30 mm, sparingly pubescent above, paler and usually softly white-tomentose beneath, apex obtuse, base truncate, margin finely and irregularly crenate-dentate; petiole 15-40 mm long. Inflorescence terminal, often branched, usually of horizontal, densely placed flower-clusters (scorpioid cymes), or sometimes lax; cymes usually in pairs from a common peduncle, many-flowered, secund, pectinate (comb-like); bracts leaf-like below, becoming smaller towards the apex; bracteoles linear-filiform, setose, 3 mm long. Calyx 2.5 mm long at flowering, increasing to 5 mm long, densely pubescent in the throat. Corolla whitish to mauve, 3.5 mm long. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 18. Hyptis. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 117-120. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY] As: Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit.

Habitat

Usually on river banks and in moist places. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 18. Hyptis. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 117-120. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY] As: Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit.

Distribution

Indigenous in tropical America; widespread and apparently indigenous in tropical Africa from the Sudan to Senegal and southwards to Botswana, eastern Transvaal, Swaziland and Natal. From: Codd, LEW. 1985. Lamiaceae: 18. Hyptis. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 28(4): 117-120. Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209555#page/9/mode/1up] [CC BY] As: Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit.

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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
Mesosphaerum pectinatum (L.) Kuntze
Synonym(s)

Nepeta pectinata L.


Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit.


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

PHYLUM Anthophyta

ORDER Lamiales

FAMILY Lamiaceae

SUBFAMILY Nepetoideae

TRIBE Ocimeae

GENUS Mesosphaerum

SPECIES pectinatum

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Specimen records

Barcode: NH0088040-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 2747 | 1985-9-29

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, Fish Eagle Trail.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0059668-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 544 | 1967-6-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near dipping tank on way to Noodsberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0080147-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 745 | 1984-6-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amatikulu Nature Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0689539-0 Collector(s) & number: Junod, HA, 2301 | 1904--

South Africa, Limpopo, SHILOUVANE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0234671-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 3792 | 1954-5-24

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK; PUNDA MILIA; SHIPUDZA NW. OF PUNDA MARIA

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Barcode: PRE0118157-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 3080 | 1893-8-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMGENI DIST.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0118142-0 Collector(s) & number: Junod, HA, 634 | 1899-9-

South Africa, Limpopo, SHILUVANE; BORDER CANAL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0118134-0 Collector(s) & number: Edwards, HWG, 51 | 1924-6-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON DIST.; ROSE CREEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0753395-0 Collector(s) & number: Dlamini, GM, A2518 | 2002-8-13

Eswatini, Shiselweni. Nhletjeni Royal Kraal, Ngomane River.

General notes: Edge of stream. Few plants seen.

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Barcode: PRE0857076-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, F, 1972 | 2002-5-2

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, Sabie River.

General notes: Riverbank woodland. Soil type: alluvium. Slope 2°. Greenish-white flowers. Stems square.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0796836-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 9920 | 1986-7-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amanzimtoti; Ilanda Wilds. 30°03'S ; 30°51'E.

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Barcode: PRE0118141-0 Collector(s) & number: Junod, HA, TRV 19212 | 1905--

South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG DIST.; SHILUVANE

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Barcode: PRE0771217-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, E, 834 | 2004-6-28

South Africa, Limpopo, Tshidimbwini Village on road to Makonde. Tribal land.

General notes: Roadside mowing. Reddish brown soil. Plant height: 1-2 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0701545-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 27946 | 1958-8-14

Eswatini, HLATIKULU; STREAMSIDE

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Barcode: PRE0731705-0 Collector(s) & number: Stalmans, M, 1689 | 1988-7-28

South Africa, Limpopo, LEKGALAMEETSE N. R.; BALLOON; VLEI IN MAKHUTSE VALLEY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0118139-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 6549 | 1951-4-14

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK; PUNDA MILIA; 7 MI. NW. OF PUNDA MARIA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0577588-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, BP00243 | 2000-7-13

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Malelane District: Hermine Farm, SE of Malelane. 25° 32' 38.5" S, 31° 40' 36.5" E

General notes: Savanna. Mixed Lowveld Bushveld. Plain. Soil. Well drained. Sand. Full sun. E aspect. Biotic effect: disturbed. Herb, 1 - 1,5 m tall. Leaves aromatic. Fruit present. Growing in tall grass.

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Barcode: PRE0118161-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5892 | 1966-9-25

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN DIST.; UMBOGINTWINI RIVER V; SW. OF JEPPEL'S HILL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0118155-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 524 | --

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INANDA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0118160-0 Collector(s) & number: Feely, JM, 59 | 1960-8-31

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0682102-0 Collector(s) & number: Stalmans, M, 843 | 1985-12-11

South Africa, Limpopo, LEKGALAMEETSE N. R.; PARIS.; PARIS HOUSE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0118140-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 4979 | 1949-2-4

South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; KRUGER NAT. PARK; 14 MI. N. OF PRETORIUS KOP ON RD. TO SKUKUZA

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Barcode: PRE0118143-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, TRV 20713 | 1919-12-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON DIST.; NELSPRUIT

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Barcode: PRE0118151-0 Collector(s) & number: Ghent, W, PRE 39766 | 1939-9-

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; NJELELE RIVER; DAWN FARM

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Barcode: PRE0118136-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 7924 | 1953-4-25

South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST DIST.; MARIEPSKOP

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Barcode: PRE0118146-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 1106 | 1931-11-

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; TSHAKOMA

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Barcode: PRE0723392-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, IM, 616 | 1987-8-10

South Africa, Limpopo, PHALABORWA DIST.; 14 KM S OF PHALABORWA. WATER BOARD MOIST EFFLUENT DRAINAGE AREA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0517384-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 615 | 1973-6-9

Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; GWETSHAA ISLAND; NE. SECTOR OF THE DELTA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0118152-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 27751 | 1958-4-15

Eswatini, MALKERNS; USUTU CANAL

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Barcode: NH0135494-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2518 | 2002-2-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Thuthwini District, Ntimbankulu/Dweshula Village. Ningweni, near foot path that runs through Ntimbankulu Forest to Mabheleni Village.

General notes: Biome: forest. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well-drained. Soil type: loam. Aspect: SE. Exposure: partial shade. Slope: steep. Life form: herb, climber. Plant features: Flowers pinkish white. Four angled stem. Occurrence: occasional.

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Barcode: PRE0852177-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkuna, LA, 2285 | 2007-10-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sokhulu Village, on road towards the charcoal place.

General notes: Tribal land.

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Barcode: PRE0118147-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 698 | 1930-6-

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; ELIM

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Barcode: PRE0118153-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 31651 | 1963-6-27

Eswatini, MANKAIANA DIST; NTONDOZI

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Barcode: PRE0852192-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkuna, LA, 2261 | 2007-8-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Oribi Flats on N2 road from Murchison to Paddock.

General notes: Sandy plain grassland. Modifying factors: sugar cane plantation. White sandy soil. Plant height: 2-4 m.

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Barcode: PRE0118145-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, TRV 31029 | 1931-11-

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; ENTABENI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0988240-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkuna, LA, 2970 | 2015-7-25

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Shepstone, on road towards St. Faith.

General notes: Millenium Seed Bank.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0118148-0 Collector(s) & number: Breijer, HG, TRV 18659 | 1917-7-

South Africa, Limpopo, SELATI

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Barcode: PRE0118149-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 3629 | 1939-6-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; TSHOKWANE

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Barcode: PRE0118156-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7525 | 1967-7-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MAPUMULO DIST; NSUZE

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Barcode: PRE0118137-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 2958 | 1932-5-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT; SCHAGEN

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Barcode: PRE0532928-0 Collector(s) & number: Barrett, SCH, 244 | 1969-12-2

Eswatini, TSHANENI

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Barcode: PRE0118135-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorncroft, G, 413 | 1891-4-26

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON; BEREA

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Barcode: PRE0118163-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 4619 | 1963-5-7

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOWER UMFOLOZI DIST.; NTAMBANANA AREA; LOVU HILL

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Barcode: PRE0535918-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 2510 | 1978-10-22

Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; LINYANTI RIVER; ON ISLAND

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Barcode: PRE0118162-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 4639 | 1963-5-29

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; HLUHLUWE GAME RES.

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Observation records

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KwaZulu-Natal

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Barcode: BNRH0004539 | Collector(s) & number: Roby Briden, Michelle Van Der Bank, Renaud Lahaye, Olivier Maurin, Florent Borderie , Unkown | 2006-05-01

South Africa , Limpopo

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Barcode: L.2857613 | Collector(s) & number: Rudatis AGH , Rudatis, AGH 989 | 1910-05-15

South Africa , Kwazulu-Natal

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Barcode: WAG.1712552 | Collector(s) & number: Rudatis AGH , Rudatis, AGH 989 | 1910-05-15

South Africa , Kwazulu-Natal

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Barcode: AMD.77779 | Collector(s) & number: Wilms F , Wilms, F 1140 | 1884-07-01/1884-07-31

South Africa

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Date: 9/21/2024 10:51:00 AM

Mpumalanga

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Mpumalanga

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BOOK

Checklist of the Flowering Plants of Sub-Saharan Africa Klopper, RR; Chatelain, C; Banninger, V; Spichiger, R

SANBI, 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: 18. Hyptis Codd, LEW

In: OA Leistner (ed.). Flora of Southern Africa 28(4)117-120

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

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