Hibiscus micranthus L.f.
Indigenous

Morphological description

Shrub, up to 2.5 m high. Indumentum of young stems stellate-setulose, hairs projecting up to 0.5 mm. Petals 5-8 mm long. Epicalyx 1-3 mm long. Staminal tube 2.0-2.5 mm long. Flowers white, pinkish or purplish. 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]

Virgate shrub, up to 2.5 m high; stems roughly stellate-setulose. Leaves relatively small, lanceolate-elliptic or suborbicular, apex rounded, margins serrate, base obtuse to rounded, stellate-hispid. Flowers axillary, solitary or forming racemes or panicles at apices of stems; peduncles up to 20 mm long, articulated near middle. Epicalyx of 5-7 filiform bracts. Calyx with lobes lanceolate, acute, setulose. Petals obovate, pubescent outside, white or pinkish. Staminal tube 2.0-2.5 mm long; filaments ± 0.5 mm long. Flowering time summer. Fruit a depressed-globose capsule. Seeds with white silky floss. From: Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Malvaceae s.l. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1181-1216. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Woodlands, often ruderal. 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]

Indian Ocean Coastal Belt. From: Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Malvaceae s.l. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1181-1216. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

July to June

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

iNaturalist: BODATSA: Data partners records:

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
Hibiscus micranthus L.f.
Synonym(s)

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Malvoideae

SPECIES micranthus

This species contains accepted infraspecific taxa:

306 results for Hibiscus micranthus L.f.

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0757218-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, E, 789 | 2004-2-6

South Africa, Limpopo, Giyani area, on road to Elim.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0067716-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4154 | 1969-10-30

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal,

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0991859-0 Collector(s) & number: Baytopp, KC, 33 | 2001-12-

Botswana, Tswene 31 MR.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0048617-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 2167 | 1960-11-25

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngotshe. Zululand. Pongola Poort.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0988949-0 Collector(s) & number: Sebothoma, PN, 445 B | 2004-3-2

South Africa, Limpopo, Calmar Ranch Hunting Farm, 3 km SE of Tolwe.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0030867-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorp, E, s.n. | 1939-9-

Mozambique, Maputo, Zululand. Banks of Pongola River.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0153529-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 5001 | 2022-12-8

South Africa, Vhembe District Municipality area. Makhado Local Municipality area. Soutpans farm; Soutpansberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0105443-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 2661 | 1989-1-9

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Gibraltar Rock. Above Umzimkulu River.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0067717-0 Collector(s) & number: Pooley, ES, 110 | 1968-10-30

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, N.Zululand. Edge of Pongola Floodplain. Ndumu Hill.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0593497-0 Collector(s) & number: Maggs, GL, 72 | 1987-3-22

Namibia, Okavango, Kavango: near Andara Mission.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0881439-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 19586 | 2023-2-22

South Africa, Limpopo, Mokerong District. Masebe Provincial Nature Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0987273-0 Collector(s) & number: Curtis, BA, BC2033 | 2003-3-18

Namibia, Kunene, Spring.

General notes: Habitat: spring. Found edge of spring. Few branches. Grey, smooth. Leaves: oblanceolate, leathery with serrate margins. Very slightly discolorous. Venation visible above. Conf: Phephu,N.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0632369-0 Collector(s) & number: de Castro, A, 438 | 2000-1-12

Eswatini, Bahlakane Bridge. Siza Ranch. Nonyane 924.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0561240-0 Collector(s) & number: Strauss, SE, 89 | 1996-3-22

South Africa, Limpopo, Thabazimbi District: Geelhoutbosh Farm 269. N slope of mountain near bottom end of kloof, above parking spot of kloof road terminus.

General notes: Rare.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0576588-0 Collector(s) & number: Cole, DT, 1526 | 1999-11-4

Botswana, South-East, Artesia (Mosomane). 18 km SE Artesia

General notes: Open shrubland. Dry. Sandy. Flat slope. 1,0 m tall straggly shrublet. Long thin stems - hairy (stellate hairs). Leaves: small, serrated edge, dark green, folded along midrib, recurved, sparse. Flower: white, petals completely recurved & open, yellow anthers in central cluster with protruding stigmas.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0102340-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 2056 | 1987-12-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Itala Nature Reserve. Mtunzini River.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0881583-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkosi, XS, 35 | 2022-11-30

South Africa, Limpopo, D'Nyala Provincial Nature Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0113970-0 Collector(s) & number: Green, D, 697 | 1991-1-14

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Muden district, Rooibokvlakte.

General notes: Also seen on the Tugela River. Not common.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0461532-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, 1721 | 1925-7-

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0353084-0 Collector(s) & number: Gilliland, M, 744 | 1967-5-9

South Africa, Limpopo, LETABA DIST.; HANS MERENSKY NAT. R

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0353647-0 Collector(s) & number: Zwanziger, S, 866 | 1975-5-

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278166-0 Collector(s) & number: Schweickerdt, HGWJ, 504 | 1934-4-

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278176-0 Collector(s) & number: Meeuse, ADJ, 9474 | 1954-12-15

South Africa, Limpopo, Potgietersrus Dist.; Grass Valley; Nr. Doornpoort Farm Nr. Grass valley Rehmanns Klippan

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279824-0 Collector(s) & number: Boshoff, AF, 3579 | 1969-2-

Namibia, APPROX 20 MI. N. OF UHLENHORST ON SIB FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279829-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 4692 | 1954-9-15

Botswana, LAKE NGAMI; TOTENG; NE. TIP OF LAKE NGAMI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0738054-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 6781 | 1988-3-2

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; NWANEDZI GAME PARK; ENTRANCE TO PARK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0660319-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 3485 | 1980-2-2

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; MALONGA VLAKTES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0649252-0 Collector(s) & number: Westfall, RH, 1641 | 1984-2-26

South Africa, Limpopo, ELLISRAS; MATIMBA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0985181-0 Collector(s) & number: Kolberg, HH, HK 1083 | 2001-5-8

Namibia, Hardap, 7 km from Okakarara along road C22.

General notes: Voucher for germplasm.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0771369-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7624 | 2007-4-3

South Africa, Limpopo, Lebowa. Sekhukhuneland. Farm: De Hoop. Proposed site for "De Hoop" damwall, ca. 30 km south from Steelpoort, ca. 40 km northeast from Roossenekal.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279837-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 802 | 1952-9-12

South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; ONDER SABIE; IN RUSKAMP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279835-0 Collector(s) & number: Meeuse, ADJ, 10546 | 1959-2-4

South Africa, Limpopo, WATERBERG DIST.; 41.6 MI. FROM VAALWATER ON BEAUTY RD.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278179-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, WG, 146 | 1934-11-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG DIST.; SEKUKUNILAND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278173-0 Collector(s) & number: Coetzee, BJ, 1224 | 1972-3-7

South Africa, Mpumalanga, GROBLERSDAL; 4 KM. FROM TOWN ON RD. TO MALEEUWKOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279810-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 2201 | 1958-12-29

Namibia, WATERBERG; OTJIWARONGO DIST.; ON SLOPE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278160-0 Collector(s) & number: Young, RGN, TRV 26503 | 1927-5-27

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA; LIMPOPO RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278145-0 Collector(s) & number: Hofmeyr, JM, 155 | 1970-1-3

South Africa, Limpopo, SUNNINGDALE PRIVATE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279826-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 968 | 1965-4-7

Namibia, OKAHANDJA DIST.; 8 MI. FROM OKAHANDJA TO HOCHFELD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279819-0 Collector(s) & number: Nagelsbach, E, 2D | 1935-12-6

Namibia, TSUMEB

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278189-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 2489 | 1896-2-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; UMGAZI RIVER; NR. RIVER BETW. UMTATA & PORT ST. JOHNS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278167-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, 1721 | 1925-7-

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0601510-0 Collector(s) & number: van Rooyen, N, 3397 | 1981-2-4

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA.; MADIMBO.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278143-0 Collector(s) & number: Louw, WJ, 4225 | 1967-11-18

South Africa, Gauteng, STERKFONTEIN; ON S. SLOPE OF HILL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0798766-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 5700 | 1994-4-19

Botswana, Ngamiland; Sennonore, Maun. 19°57.05'S ; 23°28.85'E.

General notes: Riverine woodland and Savanna. (Schmidtia grassland with Acacia tortilis). Sandy loam soil. Medium well-drained. Shade. Biotic effect: un- disturbed. Spindly plant, reaching to over 3 m with support, but usually 1 - 2 m. Flowers very small drying to white centre, deep carmine at edge. Seeds woolly. Stems with stellate hairs. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0612032-0 Collector(s) & number: von Koenen, E, 413 | 1979-12-2

Namibia, OTJIMBINGWE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0535874-0 Collector(s) & number: Peeters, GG, 519 | 1977-12-29

South Africa, North West, BOPHUTHATSWANA; MOTSWEDI; HILLSIDE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0656197-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 1496 | 1984-3-22

Namibia, WATERBERG PLATO PRK.; NEAR END OF ROUTES ABC ABOVE CAMP SITE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0776250-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, IJ, 577 | 1991-2-2

Botswana, CENTRAL KALAHARI; TRANSVERSE KALAHARI CUTLINE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0814972-0 Collector(s) & number: Cole, DT, 765 | 1994-5-24

Botswana, E Botswana: Tuli Block; 20 km NE of Sherwood.

General notes: River bank. Shrub 1 m tall. Long stems covered with stellate hairs causing it to stick to fabrics. Leaves serrate, 3 - 5 veined from base, hairy. Flowers creamy white. Calyx 2 layers. Fruit: capsule(?) with black seeds covered with fine hairs (cottony).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278178-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 4591 | 1894-3-5

South Africa, Limpopo, SAND RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0530064-0 Collector(s) & number: Kemp, ES, 1256 | 1978-1-22

Eswatini, MBULUZI POORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0668599-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 3873 | 1982-4-25

Botswana, N-DIST.; AHA RANGE.; ON A HILL.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278154-0 Collector(s) & number: Meeuse, ADJ, 10024 | 1957-3-4

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG DIST.; BRANDDRAAI; 2 MI. FROM BRANDDRAAI TURN OFF TO OHRIGSTAD ON VAALHOEK-OHRIGSTAD RD.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0776187-0 Collector(s) & number: Archer, RH, 516 | 1990-12-7

South Africa, Limpopo, BLOUBERG; BLOUBERG NAT. RES.; AUF DER HAARD FARM 445MS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278155-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 412 | 1974-4-9

South Africa, Transvaal, BLYDEPOORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0512068-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngoni, JF, 471 | 1975-4-28

Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; TOROMOJA; BOTLETLE RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278165-0 Collector(s) & number: Meeuse, ADJ, 10591 | 1959-2-7

South Africa, Limpopo, SOUTPANSBERG DIST.; TSHIPISE; 3 MI. W. OF TOWN ON RD. TO MOPANE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0576592-0 Collector(s) & number: Cole, DT, 1540 | 1999-11-10

Botswana, South-East, Artesia (Mosomane). 18 km SE Artesia

General notes: Open shrubland. Dry. Sandy. ? Shrublet. 0,6 m tall. Woody stem. Leaves: dark green, hairy, serrated. Fruit: (Unripe): globular, divided into 5 segments, green, yellowish near base. Ripe: dry, hard segments. Dehiscent capsule - numerous seeds (black) with parachute hairs. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0631068-0 Collector(s) & number: Balsinhas, AA, 3565 | 1982-5-23

South Africa, Limpopo, GAZANKULU; GIYANI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279830-0 Collector(s) & number: Miller, OB, B/974 | 1949-12-

Botswana, KANYE DIST.; PHARING

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278188-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 2043 | 1960-12-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, GORDONIA; ENGLAND FARM HILLOCK BEHIND HOMESTEAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279836-0 Collector(s) & number: Rose-Innes, R, 42 | 1943-8-26

South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG DIST.; BOSHOEK; JC GROBLER'S FARM KOPPIE NR. WITKRANSKLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278168-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 24508 | 1955-1-15

South Africa, Limpopo, NORTHAM DIST.; S. OF NORTHAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0590347-0 Collector(s) & number: Mothogoane, MS, 380 | 2004-3-30

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Moerdyk Farm, next to Lephalala River.

General notes: Exposure: partial to full sun. Baserock.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0698769-0 Collector(s) & number: Raal, P, 708 | 1986-1-8

South Africa, Limpopo, BEWAARKLOOF; TUBEX 295 KS; SLOPE, N - S KLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278152-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 111 | 1951-10-25

South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; HALFWAY BETW. MALELANE & CROCODILE BRIDGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278163-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 922 | 1952-10-14

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0511994-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 15073 | 1978-4-15

Namibia, OTJITAMBI OU 25 FARM; AM FUSS VON GRANITKUPPEN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0601534-0 Collector(s) & number: van Rooyen, N, 3342 | 1981-2-4

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA.; TUSSEN MABILIGWE EN MADIMBO.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0615225-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellery, WN, 200 | 1981-5-18

South Africa, Limpopo, LEBOWA; ARABIE; CAMP G2

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1004156-0 Collector(s) & number: Konanani, L, 9069 | 2019-5-17

South Africa, Limpopo, Musina Municipality. On the side by the road towards to join N1 road, opposite petrol station.

General notes: MSB Project.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278175-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 3166 | 1964-3-5

South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG; KROKODILSTRAAT; 3 MI. SE. OF ROOIBOKKRAAL P.O.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278185-0 Collector(s) & number: Edwards, D, 2773 | 1962-4-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, WEENEN DIST.; MUDEN; NOCIFE HILL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0518373-0 Collector(s) & number: Fry, R, 8 | 1973-4-18

Botswana, SOUTH-EASTERN DIST.; MOPIPI; BOTETI DELTA NE. OF MOPIPI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0756126-0 Collector(s) & number: Sebothoma, PN, 460 | 2004-2-4

South Africa, Limpopo, Swartwater District. Doornkraal LR 015; 200 m from house (first transect).

General notes: Open Acacia woodland. No slope. Spindly shrub with 1-2 main stems.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279813-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 6804 | 1959-2-3

Namibia, TSUMEB DIST.; OUTSIDE TSUMEB

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0511981-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 14976 | 1978-1-31

Namibia, KUMKAUAS GR 552 FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279812-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 1009 | 1958-1-3

Namibia, OKAHANDJA; GROSS BARMEN FARM; OM DIE WARM BRON

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278181-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 4530 | 1948-10-30

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; KRUGER NAT. PARK; NR. PUNDA MARIA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278149-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, TRV 24288 | 1921-12-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; KAAPMUIDEN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278148-0 Collector(s) & number: Marais, W, 915 | 1955-10-18

South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; SKUKUZA; 0.6 MI. FROM SKUKUZA ON LOWER SABIE RD.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279833-0 Collector(s) & number: Allen, AM, 42 | 1974-3-20

Botswana, ORAPA; BAOBAB DRIVE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0277878-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 31236 | 1959-12-16

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MIDDELBURG DIST.; LOSKOP DAM NATURE RESERVE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279834-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 2203 | 1972-2-10

South Africa, Limpopo, STERKRIVIERDAM NAT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278147-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 7075 | 1931-11-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON DIST.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278180-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, WG, 979 | 1939-1-10

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG DIST.; SEKUKUNILAND; LORDSKRAAL FARM ON LULU MTS.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279825-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 12593 | 1973-3-13

Namibia, KUMKAUAS GR 552 FARM; NR. HOUSE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0565161-0 Collector(s) & number: Cole, DT, 1366 | 1997-10-23

Botswana, Eastern Botswana: Tuli Block, 15 km NE Sherwood Ranch near Limpopo River.

General notes: Shrublet. Flowers: white recurved petals fading to red.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279838-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, PRE 47395 | 1938-1-9

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON DIST.; KAAPMUIDEN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278191-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 2204 | 1961-3-9

South Africa, Northern Cape, POSTMASBURG; NCHWANENG; 38 MI. NW. OF OLIFANTSHOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278162-0 Collector(s) & number: Porter, RN, 318 | 1970-3-11

South Africa, Mpumalanga, TIMBAVATI GAME RES.; ALBATROSS FARM ON KOPPIE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0894814-0 Collector(s) & number: Powrie, LW, LWP 1742 | 2009-1-16

South Africa, Limpopo, Morelag/Mashishimale: fenceline, abut 18 km WSW of Phalaborwa (about 27 km by road towards Mica): Morelag: Plot LU 1.

General notes: Open/closed shrubland. Phalaborwa-Timbavati Mopaneveld. Acocks vt: 11. Grazed land. Slope: gentle. Forb erect size: 35 x 20 cm. Flowers/spores present. Leaf rough, soft green.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0520778-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 7790 | 1964-3-3

Namibia, TSUMEB; 8 KM. E. VON TSUMEB AM WEG NACH GROOTFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278174-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 2718 | 1947-3-6

South Africa, Mpumalanga, GROBLERSDAL DIST.; 15 MI. SW. OF TOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0617468-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourie, SP, 2587 | 1981-2-

South Africa, Limpopo, MOGOL NAT. RESERVE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0498485-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 199 | 1962-11-3

Namibia, WINDHOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0552045-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 5369 | 1996-11-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vryheid District: Coronation; Schurwerand Farm 9640, ± 23 km North of Coronation.

General notes: Local abundance: rare. Conf.: C.L. Bredenkamp

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0798054-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 6781 | 1988-3-2

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; NWANEDZI GAME PARK; ENTRANCE TO PARK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278177-0 Collector(s) & number: Breijer, HG, TRV 16010 | 1916-8-

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; BETW. BLAAUWKOP & MASHANGANI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278169-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 3329 | 1953-12-3

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK; PAFURI DIST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0576004-0 Collector(s) & number: Cole, DT, 1323 | 1997-10-20

Botswana, E. Botswana. Lerala Village. East end of Tswapong Hills.

General notes: Open woodland. Rocky hillside. Shrublet. Flowers: white, recurved petals, fading to red. Fruit: papery 5-lobed opening to release cotton-winged seeds. Frequent. Conf.: CL Bredenkamp.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0518372-0 Collector(s) & number: Fry, R, 9 | 1973-4-18

Botswana, SOUTH-EASTERN DIST.; MOPIPI; BOTETI DELTA NE. OF MOPIPI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278187-0 Collector(s) & number: Stephen, JJF, 741 | 1972-6-1

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, USUTU RIVER; ABERCORN DRIFT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0860760-0 Collector(s) & number: Rampho, ET, 123 | 2004-3-31

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness, on the road from Kolobe at the edge of the scarp, south west of Mosetse School.

General notes: Woodland. Escarpment. Slope: moderate.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0990145-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, G, GZ1193 | 2015-11-26

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park. Tshokwane. Lugmag Dam. Landscape: 5.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0123287-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 6790 | 1995-5-4

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Harding, Nhlanza River/Umtamvuna.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0530300-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 2518 | 1978-11-20

Botswana, SOUTH-EASTERN DIST.; MOPIPI; 15.5 KM. FROM MOPIPI VILLAGE BUND ON RD.TO RYSANA PAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279817-0 Collector(s) & number: Boss, G, TRV 35023 | 1935-12-

Namibia, WATERBERG PLATEAU; IN BERGGELANDE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0569390-0 Collector(s) & number: Hankey, AJ, 1050 | 2000-3-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Blyde River Canyon N.R.: just outside Rietvlei, near low water bridge.

General notes: Savanna. Rocky slope - wooded. Hill slope. Rocky soil. Organic rich. Well drained. Quartzite. Moderate slope. White flowers, pendulous becoming dark pink with age. GWIT104/00 Garden Accessionn. Voucher specimen for Blyde River Canyon N.R. Botanical Biodiversity Survey.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278150-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 16723 | 1953-1-16

South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; 16.5 MI. SE. OF PRETORIUS KOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0994781-0 Collector(s) & number: Moshobane, M, 13 | 2017-12-17

South Africa, Limpopo, Tshipise area.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279814-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 1488 | 1958-1-31

Namibia, KAOKOVELD; OHOPOHO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279828-0 Collector(s) & number: Curson, HH, 905 | 1945-10-

Namibia, NORTHERN NGAMILAND; CAPRIVI STRIP; E. OF CUANDO RIVER NR. CHOBE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0486637-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 6682 | 1976-5-16

Namibia, BRANDBERG; VALLEY OF THE WHITE; VALLEY BED

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1022491-0 Collector(s) & number: Masupa, TT, 531 | 2023-3-14

South Africa, Limpopo, Waterberg District. Masebe Provincial Nature Reserve. ± 50 m N of the Reservoir.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0617465-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourie, SP, 2668 | 1981-2-

South Africa, Limpopo, MOGOL NAT. RESERVE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0559252-0 Collector(s) & number: Straub, CC, 382 | 1996-8-11

South Africa, Limpopo, Pont Drift: Breslau 2 MS; Bushman Rocks.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1023324-0 Collector(s) & number: Longwe, NS, 92 | 2023-3-30

South Africa, Limpopo, D'Nyala Nature Reserve Farm: Riversbend 591 LQ (ca 4.5 km directly SW from camp).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279816-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 6930 | 1959-2-13

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0871491-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 2473 | 2019-3-21

South Africa, Northern Cape, Kuruman District. Tswalu Nature Reserve. Ridge behind 'Cornelia's House'.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278146-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GK, 1030 | 1967-9-30

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MIDDELBURG; LOSKOP DAM; BEFORE TURNOFF TO SCHEEPERSLOOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279832-0 Collector(s) & number: van der Spuy, V, 39 | 1969-11-

Botswana, MWAKU PAN; SLOPES TOWARDS PAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278164-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 195 | 1932-11-24

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; ZOUTPAN 193 FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278172-0 Collector(s) & number: Lang, H, 32112 | 1932-11-18

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279820-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 9314 | 1966-4-15

Namibia, KAOKOVELD; OKANDUNGU; 8 KM. N. OF OKANDUNGU

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0877025-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 15930 | 2021-4-6

South Africa, Northern Cape, Postmasburg District. Tswalu Kalahari Reserve. Farm: Zonnestraal 249. 27°07'59.8"S 22°26'09.7"E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0776242-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, IJ, 573 | 1991-2-2

Botswana, CENTRAL KALAHARI; UKWA; NEAR VALLEY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0774757-0 Collector(s) & number: Herman, PPJ, 1286 | 1990-12-7

South Africa, Limpopo, BLOUBERG; BUFFELSHOEK FARM 261; LR

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279811-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 3314 | 1960-10-8

Namibia, KAOKOVELD; OMBOMBO AND ORUWANJEI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0669534-0 Collector(s) & number: Raal, P, 133 | 1985-2-13

South Africa, Limpopo, THE FOLLY 734 MS.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278151-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 1721 | 1953-1-16

South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; SKIPBERG; 10 MI. FROM SKIPBERG TO MALELANE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279815-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 9829 | 1967-4-15

Namibia, KAOKOVELD; GROOTFONTEIN NORTH; 10 MI. E. OF TSUMKWE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0565926-0 Collector(s) & number: Straub, CC, 661 | 1997-10-16

South Africa, Limpopo, Near Pont Drift: Breslau Farm MS 2.

General notes: Open woodland. Savanna. Depression. Soil. Sand. Well-drained. Sandstone. Full sun. N-aspect. Slope; none. Biotic effect: well grazed. Woody herb, 1 m high. Serrated leaves, simple. Flowers: mauve/pink or white before opening, light pink when open. Uncommon. Conf.: CL Bredenkamp.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0678222-0 Collector(s) & number: Moss, K 76 | 1985-4-10

Namibia, KHOWANIBSCHLUCHT.; ON TRACK TO SESFONTEIN. HILLSIDE. AMONGST BOULDER SCREE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279827-0 Collector(s) & number: Wild, H, 5183 | 1960-2-26

Botswana, DIKGOMO DI KAE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0465697-0 Collector(s) & number: Crawford, R, 425 | 1976-3-4

South Africa, Limpopo, HAENERTSBURG; RD. TO ANNIES FORTUNE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0563701-0 Collector(s) & number: Lotter, WL 03 | 1996-4-2

South Africa, Limpopo, Kruger National Park. Mahlangene. Between Ranger house and Compound.

General notes: Closed woodland. Levéé. Soil. Dept unknown. Biotic effect: disturbed. Herbaceous, 60 cm high. Crushed leaves aromatic. Leaves: serrated edge, soft but rough feel. light green, veins conspicuous, leaf up to 4 x 5 cm. Stem - rough, furry. Common/occasional. Conf.: CL Bredenkamp

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0774735-0 Collector(s) & number: Herman, PPJ, 1242 | 1990-12-5

South Africa, Limpopo, BLOUBERG; DANTZIG FARM; SOUTHERN SLOPE OF MOUNTAIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278144-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, WBG, 2544 | 1964-11-1

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA DIST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279821-0 Collector(s) & number: Wiss, H-J, 796 | 1948-1-2

Namibia, OTJISEVA FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1010032-0 Collector(s) & number: Faria, N.P., PAN0049 | 2017-2-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Skukuza Ranger section. Skukuza EBP, Feb B3.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0639138-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Hoepen, E, 1795 | 1982-5-21

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA DIST.; ERFRUS FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0649334-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, MAN, 2273 | 1982-4-27

Namibia, SANITATAS; OGAMS; 10 KM SOUTH OF OGAMS WATERHOLE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279822-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 961 | 1965-4-6

Namibia, OUTJO; 10 MI. FROM OUTJO TO OTJIWARONGO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278183-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4154 | 1969-10-30

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal,

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509059-0 Collector(s) & number: Kerfoot, O, 19 | 1977-12-

Botswana, Selebi North.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0774716-0 Collector(s) & number: Herman, PPJ, 1261 | 1990-12-6

South Africa, Limpopo, BLOUBERG NAT. RES.; AUF DER HAARD FARM; SANDVELD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0999352-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 6875 | 2018-4-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, Postmasburg District. Kolomela mine: SW of Postmasburg. Heuningkranz.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278159-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 195 | 1932-11-

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; ZOUTPAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279831-0 Collector(s) & number: Buerger, AD, 1048 | 1969-1-28

Botswana, NGAMILAND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278153-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 1045 | 1952-10-18

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK; OLIFANTS RIVER CAMP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0894511-0 Collector(s) & number: McMurtry, DM, 11040 | 2002-12-13

South Africa, Mpumalanga, SW of Numbi Gate. SE of Engcobaneni. S of Tshwene River. A huge conspicuous granite whaleback.

General notes: In mixed bushveld on granite. Erect shrublet ± 1.4 mm tall. Flowers very tiny.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0755335-0 Collector(s) & number: Masombuka, AS, 259 | 2004-4-2

South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. Ongegund Farm, near a rock.

General notes: Mountain bushveld, Combretum nelsonii, Diplorhynchus condylocarpon. Steep slope. Not abundant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0279818-0 Collector(s) & number: Werdermann, E, 2289 | 1959-2-25

Namibia, BETW. KARIBIB AND OUTJO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0644954-0 Collector(s) & number: Goosen, D, 25 | 1980-11-20

Namibia, NAS. ETOSHA WILDTUIN; SUIDOOSGRENS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0879322-0 Collector(s) & number: Faria, N.P., PAN0180 | 2018-3-1

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Mooiplaas. Mopani EBP, Dzomba Rep, Feb B3.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278161-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, PRE 47349 | 1925-7-

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA DIST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278170-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 534 | 1952-6-17

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK DIS; GORGE; LANGS OLIFANTSRIVIER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278182-0 Collector(s) & number: Gush, RD, 18 | 1962-3-29

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UBOMBO DIST.; MKUZE GAME RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0784456-0 Collector(s) & number: Gubb, AA, 132/52 | 1981-2-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape. Gamolilo Farm. Relevé: 132.

General notes: Thornveld. On slope of hill. Well-drained, dry. Red-brown sand. Banded ironstone rock. Gentle SSE-facing slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278158-0 Collector(s) & number: Gertenbach, WPD, 5406 | 1975-3-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278156-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, N, 251 | 1973-10-12

South Africa, Limpopo, KLASERIE PRIVATE NAT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0615227-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellery, WN, 198 | 1981-5-18

South Africa, Limpopo, LEBOWA; ARABIE; ALONGSIDE FENCE, CAMP G1

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278157-0 Collector(s) & number: Oates, LG, 144 | 1969-12-18

South Africa, Limpopo, HANS MERENSKY NAT. R

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0278171-0 Collector(s) & number: Letty, CL, 35 | 1934-10-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; SABIE BRIDGE; NR. BRIDGE N. BANK OF RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0775391-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, IJ, 652 | 1991-3-2

Botswana, BOTSWANA; CENTRAL DISTRICT; RAKOPS. MAKUBA-DUKWE VET. FENCE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0749080-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, NP, 826 | 1990-2-10

South Africa, Transvaal, BRITS; BEESTEKRAAL GAME RES; C 45 KM N OF BRITS. TOP OF KOPPIE BEHIND GUEST HOUSES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Observation records

Barcode: BNRH5351 | Collector(s) & number: Olivier Maurin, Renaud Lahaye, Thomas Rikombe, Michelle van der Bank , Unkown | 2007-10-14

South Africa , Limpopo

Data Resource: University of Johannesburg View record

Barcode: BNRH5360 | Collector(s) & number: Olivier Maurin, Renaud Lahaye, Thomas Rikombe, Michelle van der Bank , Unkown | 2007-10-16

South Africa , Limpopo

Data Resource: University of Johannesburg View record

Barcode: BNRH0004641 | Collector(s) & number: Olivier Maurin, Michelle van der Bank, Herman van der Bank, Roby Bryden, Moleboheng Cynthia Motsi , Unkown | 2005-12-06

South Africa , Mpumalanga

Data Resource: University of Johannesburg View record

Barcode: U.1375564 | Collector(s) & number: Taat E , Taat, E 388 | 1965-02-01

South Africa

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Barcode: WAG.1077192 | Collector(s) & number: Leistner OA , Leistner, OA 3166 | 1964-03-05

South Africa

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Barcode: L.2357794 | Collector(s) & number: Kleinhoonte A , Kleinhoonte, A 772 |

South Africa

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Plant occurence records per dataset

Plant occurence records per year

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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SERIES CHAPTER

Malvaceae s.l. Bredenkamp, CL

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1181-1216

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

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

No results found for Hibiscus micranthus L.f.

No assessment available

Part(s) of plant used Use(s) Reference
Plant Kidney ailments (Body part: Kidney) Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved]
Leaves Earache (Body part: Ear Used by: Lower Pokomo) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Roots Bronchitis (Used by: Lower Pokomo) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Roots Bronchitis (Used by: Shamba) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Leaves Earache (Body part: Ear Used by: Shamba) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Plant sap Renal 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]
Leaves Kidney troubles (Body part: Kidney) Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]

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