Bisexual, sparsely pubescent, annual herb, up to 0.2 m in diam. from slender rootstock. Leaves 3-7 x 1-4 mm, toothed, glabrous to sparsely hairy beneath, ciliate, shortly petiolate, stipules on upper side of stem free, below fused, deltoid-ovate and apically toothed. Cyathia on short axillary leafy branches with 1 cyathium per pair of leaves, ± 1 mm in diam., sometimes thinly pubescent; glands 4, appendages small or obsolete. Flowering time Nov.-Feb. Capsule 1.0-1.5 mm in diam., pubescent along angles, exserted. From: Bruyns, PV. 2019. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 905-919. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Annual herb. Stems always procumbent, puberulous on upper side, at least along a middle line, glabrous on lower side, often tinged purplish. Leaves opposite, shortly petiolate; blade oblong to elliptic, apex obtuse or rounded, margins distinctly or obscurely toothed; stipules on lower side united, deltoid-ovate. Flowers: solitary or in terminal inflorescences; green; Nov.-Apr. Fruit a capsule, with a row of hairs along each suture. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Euphorbiaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 505-516. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Prostrate, annual herb, glabrous on underside, pilose above, often tinged purplish. Leaves ovate, up to 8 x 5 mm. Capsule with a row of hairs along each suture. Flowers green. 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] As: Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small
Introduced weed. From: Bruyns, PV. 2019. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 905-919. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Widespread, introduced from America, in disturbed places; Upper Karoo, Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Sub-Escarpment Savanna. From: Bruyns, PV. 2019. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 905-919. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Kalahari Deciduous Acacia-wooded Grassland; Dry Grassland. Grassland, disturbed places. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Euphorbiaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 505-516. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Grassland, disturbed places. 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] As: Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small
Native to South America. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Euphorbiaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 505-516. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Native of South America. 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] As: Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small
November to April
25 to 1654 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
Published in: Hort. Kew. [W. Aiton] 2: 139 (1789)
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small
Euphorbia chamaesyce auct., sensu multiple authors
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue weed | English | Powrie, LW. 2004. Common names of Karoo plants. Strelitzia: . National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. |
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small |
| Hairy creeping milkweed | English | Agricultural Research Centre. 2016. South African Plant Invaders Atlas Database (SAPIA). |
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small |
| Hairy creeping milkweed | English | Powrie, LW. 2004. Common names of Karoo plants. Strelitzia: . National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. |
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small |
| Hairy prostrate Euphorbia | English | Powrie, LW. 2004. Common names of Karoo plants. Strelitzia: . National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. |
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small |
| Harige kruipmelkkruid | Afrikaans | Agricultural Research Centre. 2016. South African Plant Invaders Atlas Database (SAPIA). |
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small |
| Harige kruipmelkkruid | Afrikaans | Powrie, LW. 2004. Common names of Karoo plants. Strelitzia: . National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. |
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small |
| Harige rooiopslageuphorbia | English | Powrie, LW. 2004. Common names of Karoo plants. Strelitzia: . National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. |
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small |
| Prostrate spurge | English | Powrie, LW. 2004. Common names of Karoo plants. Strelitzia: . National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. |
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small |
| Red caustic creeper | English | Powrie, LW. 2004. Common names of Karoo plants. Strelitzia: . National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. |
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Malpighiales
FAMILY Euphorbiaceae
SUBFAMILY Euphorbioideae
TRIBE Euphorbieae
GENUS Euphorbia
SPECIES prostrata
71 results for Euphorbia prostrata Aiton
Year
Province
Barcode: NBG0241184-0 Collector(s) & number: Esser, HJ, 06-16 | 2006-1-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kwazulu-Natal, Pieternaritzburg, Hayfields, Collins Road. Garden of Clinton Carbutt.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243418-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 4501 | 1956-2-7
Namibia, OKAVANGO NATIVE TERR; MUPINI MISSION; KAPARO CAMP ABOUT 4MI. W. OF MUPINI MISSION
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0829702-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, IJ, 458 | 1992-3-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Simonstown District: Southern Hottentots Holland Mountains; Kogelberg State Forest, in gardens at the timber houses, right of the walking trail to Oubos. Gentle slope.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0836169-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 2938 | 1893-7-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PHOENIX; VERULAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243421-0 Collector(s) & number: Molepo, L, 19 | 1939-3-14
South Africa, Limpopo, WATERBERG DIST.; NYLSTROOM; BERLIN MISSION STA. FARM 13MI. N. E. OF NYLSTROOM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243442-0 Collector(s) & number: Bryant, EG, J 243 | 1921-3-11
South Africa, Northern Cape, PRIESKA DIV.; PRIESKA STA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0731416-0 Collector(s) & number: Kelaole, ET, MAHAAH588 | 1969-4-
Botswana, KGALAGADI DIST; KALAHARI RESEARCH ST; C 16 KM N W LEPHEPE VILLAGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0354176-0 Collector(s) & number: Leendertz, R, 36 | 1904-2-19
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243422-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 252 | 1934-11-3
South Africa, Gauteng, EAST RAND; BENONI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243429-0 Collector(s) & number: Leendertz, R, 3464 | 1910-10-4
South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243435-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 2005 | 1965-9-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INANDA DIST.; VERULAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243417-0 Collector(s) & number: Dinter, MK, 7110 | 1934-3-13
Namibia, OMARURU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243432-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 6300 | 1897-3-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243439-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, 11204 | 1911-11-19
South Africa, North West, VRYBURG DIV.; DRY HARTS STA.; VERONA FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0855109-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, JE, 7192 | 2001-1-6
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg District. Buffelskloof Nature Reserve. High Forest Garden.
General notes: Prostrate herbaceous weed in garden. Latex milky.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243443-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 5737 | 1964-4-7
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIST.; KEWKLOOF; JONKERSHOEK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0053760-0 Collector(s) & number: Herre, H, PRE 60675 | 1941-1-18
South Africa, North West, Andalusia.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243431-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 4628 | 1963-5-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UBOMBO DIST.; MKUZE GAME RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243425-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 5992 | 1950-4-20
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; KRUGER NAT. PARK; PUNDA MARIA REST CAMP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243424-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 926 | 1937-3-20
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; FOUNTAINS VALLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0638911-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 1067 | 1983-1-28
South Africa, Free State, RIETFONTEIN FARM; 23 KM SOUTH OF FRANKFORT ON GRAVEL ROAD TO TWEELING
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0024434-0 Collector(s) & number: King, 492 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Winterton.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0806515-0 Collector(s) & number: Cole, DT, 720 | 1994-4-6
Botswana, SE Botswana: Mmokolodi; 12 km S of Gaborone.
General notes: Garden yard. Prostrate herb - hairy Fruits 3-lobed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243433-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 2938 | 1893-7-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PHOENIX; VERULAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0125504-0 Collector(s) & number: Leibrandt, NB, s.n. (NH125504) | 1998-12-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. Mount Edgecombe Experiment Station.
General notes: Erect succulent herb. Flowers green/red. Plant height: c. 20cm. Planted weeds. Planted in a pot.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0992964-0 Collector(s) & number: Magodielo, MM, 37 | 2017-5-18
South Africa, North West, Molatedi ko Ntsweng.
General notes: Ethnobotanical factors.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0128464-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12180 | 1993-2-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Coast. Durban. Durban Country Club Golf Course.
General notes: Vegetation type: road verge - disturbed. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: low-lying and watered. Soil type: sand and humus. Exposure: partial light shade. Slope: level. Other: in disturbed grassed road verge and low sand dump. Plant features: herb, small, procumbent. Notes: common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0561892-0 Collector(s) & number: Roodt, V, 229 | 1995-5-3
Botswana, Okavango Delta: Moremi Game Reserve; North gate, at the entrance.
General notes: Flood plain - built up. Alluvial soil. Well - drained. Exposure: sun. Biotic effect: disturbed. Procumbent ground cover. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0615470-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellery, WN, 150 | 1981-5-5
South Africa, Limpopo, LEBOWA; ARABIE; OUTSIDE HERBARIUM DOOR
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0731423-0 Collector(s) & number: Lambrecht, FL, 44 | 1967-2-
Botswana, MAUN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0000541-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, s.n. | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea, Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0539617-0 Collector(s) & number: Gibbs Russell, GE, 3765 | 1977--
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALICE; UNIVERSITY OF FORT H; IN QUADRANGLE OF BIOLOGY-GEOGRAPHY BUILDINGS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243427-0 Collector(s) & number: Junod, HA, TRV 4919 | 1905--
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243434-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 784 | 1949-3-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ISIPINGO DIST.; ISIPINGO BEACH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0103695-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 2304 | 1988-5-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ndumo Game Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0241180-0 Collector(s) & number: Esser, HJ, 06-24 | 2006-1-31
South Africa, Western Cape, Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden, near Worcester. 29°45'11.8"S: 29°11'45.3"E. Altitude: 1892 m.
General notes: Common weed on pavement throughout the garden, only seen on pavements.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0731417-0 Collector(s) & number: Wild, H, 6838 | 1965-3-9
Botswana, BETWEEN ODIAKWE AND KANYU (FRANCISTOWN)- MAUN ROAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243441-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 3833 | 1925-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIV.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243440-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 95 | 1947-1-24
South Africa, Eastern Cape, MIDDELBURG; GROOTFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243420-0 Collector(s) & number: Anderson, C, PRE 45636 | 1925-3-
South Africa, Gauteng, JOHANNESBURG DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0544595-0 Collector(s) & number: Coleman, TA, 741 | 1974-1-14
South Africa, Eastern Cape, THORNHAM FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0801934-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 25 | 1993-2-9
South Africa, Limpopo, Roedtan; Plaas Sedan.
General notes: Woudland - Combretum veld. Sanderige grond. Goeie dreinering. Vol son. Aspek: N. Helling: geleidelik. Lig bewei. Platgroeiende kruid 5 cm hoog. Blare klein en groen, teenoorstaande. Blomme baie fyn. Volop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0354180-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 9888 | 1959-1-20
South Africa, Gauteng, BOKSBURG DIST.; BIRCHLEIGH; 2 MI. S. OF BIRCHLIIGH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243430-0 Collector(s) & number: Tscheuschner, K, TRV 29470 | 1931-3-
South Africa, Limpopo, BLAAUWBERG; PIETERSBURG DIST.; LEIPZIG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0660266-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 2227 | 1978-3-25
South Africa, North West, WOLMARANSSTAD; LEEUWFONTEIN; 10 KM WES VAN WOLMARANSSTAD PLAAS VAN JJ VAN WYK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0541010-0 Collector(s) & number: Horler, DNH, 46 | 1972-8-
Eswatini, SWAZILAND IRRIGATION
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0999253-0 Collector(s) & number: Asong, JA, JA047 | 2018-5-17
South Africa, North West, Mahikeng - Sweding.
General notes: Vernacular name: Letswetlane.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0687936-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, HH, 2292 | 1984-1-8
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBERT DIST.; CLIFTONVALE FARM; C 12 KM SE OF BETHULIE. IN LAWN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0621760-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 2147 | 1981-1-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST; ST. MICHAELS-ON-SEA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243426-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 1920 | 1947-2-20
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; RIETONDALE EXP. STA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0482827-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 11242 | 1971-2-5
Namibia, GRASVLAKTE GR 457 FA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0731105-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4956 | 1988-10-11
South Africa, Free State, CHRISTIANA; WINTERSHOEK FARM; (MR VAN WYK) ON ROAD TO BOSHOFF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0687638-0 Collector(s) & number: Turner, BJ, 1056 | 1986-4-6
South Africa, Mpumalanga, AMERSFOORT AREA; KOPPIESKRAAL FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0115980-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 10016 | 1986-12-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ndumu Game Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243419-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 6085 | 1932-2-
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; ONDERSTEPOORT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0270155-0 Collector(s) & number: Komape, DM, KMS137 | 2011-11-10
South Africa, North West, Potchefstroom, North-West University, front of botany building. 26°41'21''S 27°05'29''E.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme. Occurrence: frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243423-0 Collector(s) & number: Curator Pretoria Bot. Garden, PRE 29075 | --
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA NAT. BOT. G
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243437-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 1349 | 1970-2-11
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; LES MARAIS; CORELLILAAN 664
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0582388-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 642 | 1999-3-16
South Africa, Free State, Kroonstad. Johnny's Dam; disturbed area next to road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0020920-0 Collector(s) & number: Forbes, HM, 577 | 1930-10-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea, Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243436-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4543 | 1969-11-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NDUMU GAME RES.; EDGE OF BANZI PAN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L. Bruyns, PVIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)905-919
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2017
SERIES CHAPTER
Euphorbiaceae Retief, E; Meyer, NLIn: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 505-516
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2001
FLORA
153. Euphorbiaceae: Subfam. Euphorbioideae Tribe Euphorbieae Carter, S; Leach, LCFlora Zambesiaca 9(5)339-452
Flora Zambesiaca Managing Committee, London
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
No results found for Euphorbia prostrata Aiton
| Part(s) of plant used | Use(s) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Insect repellent (Used by: Indians) | Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved] |
| Unspecified | Snake bite treatment (Used by: Indians) | Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved] |
| Latex | Sores | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Unspecified | Diabetic: remedy - Herbalists (Used by: Indians) | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Unspecified | Insect bites: toxic (Used by: Indians) | Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved] |
| Unspecified | Diabetes (Used by: Indians) | Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved] |
| Plant | Snake-bite remedy | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
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