Rhizomatous gregarious shrublets, scandent shrublets or lianes, up to 2 m high. Stems green and densely pubescent when young, becoming woody and glabrous with age, bearing discoid leaf scars. Leaves alternate; dark green on adaxial side, greyish on abaxial side, coriaceous, both sides slightly hairy, veins densely pubescent on both sides, with whitish colour; lamina elliptic to broadly oblong, up to 40-90 x 20-50 mm, apex obtuse to rounded, retuse or mucronulate, base cuneate when elliptic, truncate when oblong, margin entire; venation palmate, with 3 to 5 prominent veins from base; midrib, lateral veins and teriary reticulate venation sunken above, prominently raised below; petiole up to 25 mm long, densely pubescent. Male flowers in 1 to 3-flowered axillary cymules; pedicel 2.0-3.5 mm long; bracts linear to lanceolate, 0.6 mm long, densely pubescent on abaxial side; sepals lanceolate or ovate, 9 (or 6), in 3 (or 2) whorls, slightly fleshy, abaxially densely pubescent, those of the outer two whorls free, those of innermost whorl fused halfway up; sepals of outer whorl small, 0.7 x 0.4 mm, those of middle whorl larger, 1.1 x 0.4 mm and those of inner whorl largest, 3 x 1.4 mm; petals 6, in 2 whorls, free, fleshy, much smaller than sepals, 0.5 x 0.9 mm, transversely oblong-reniform, inflexed at the base, abaxially pilose, adaxially glabrous; synandrium stalked, up to 5.5 mm long, 18-24-locular in 6-8 vertical rows, extrorse, anthers horizontally dehiscent. Female flowers axillary and solitary; pedicel 1.5-3.5 mm long; bracts, sepals and petals as in male flower; carpels 5(6), free, 1.8 mm long, woolly; style extended and undivided. Fruit sessile, ellipsoid drupes, radiating from margin of a swollen carpophore, on peduncle 4-5 mm long, brightly orange when ripe, pubescent, 22 x 15 mm; endocarp not horseshoe-shaped, parchment-like, wrinkled; condyle absent. Seed obovoid-oblong, 8-11 x 4-5 mm. From: De Wet, H; van Wyk, B-E. 2013. Taxonomic notes on the genus Albertisia (Menispermaceae) in South Africa and Mozambique. S. African J. Bot. 84: 1-5. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2013); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
Albertisia delagoensis differs from other species in the shrubby habit with generally non-twining branchlets, the densely pubescent stems with discoid leaf scars, the elliptic to broadly oblong leaves and the palmate (not pinnate) leaf venation with the lower-most side veins more prominent than upper ones. It also differs from all other species in the petals (of male and female flowers) that are markedly inflexed at their bases. The ex- ternal faces of the inner sepals are densely tomentose and neither glabrous, nor pubescent, as in all other species. From: De Wet, H; van Wyk, B-E. 2013. Taxonomic notes on the genus Albertisia (Menispermaceae) in South Africa and Mozambique. S. African J. Bot. 84: 1-5. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2013); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
Tembe sandy bushveld, Maputaland wooded grassland and Maputaland coastal belt. It grows in well-drained sandy soil, in open grassy ?elds or in open spaces between trees. From: De Wet, H; van Wyk, B-E. 2013. Taxonomic notes on the genus Albertisia (Menispermaceae) in South Africa and Mozambique. S. African J. Bot. 84: 1-5. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2013); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
A. delagoensis is endemic to Mozambique and South Africa and is locally common at several localities. It is widely distributed in the coastal areas in Mozambique but in South Africa is limited to the north-eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. From: De Wet, H; van Wyk, B-E. 2013. Taxonomic notes on the genus Albertisia (Menispermaceae) in South Africa and Mozambique. S. African J. Bot. 84: 1-5. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2013); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
July to September
0 to 150 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
Epinetrum delagoense (N.E.Br.) Diels
Synclisia delagoensis N.E.Br.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| umgandaganda | Zulu | Pooley, ES. 1998. A field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region, 1 ed. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Ranunculales
FAMILY Menispermaceae
SUBFAMILY Menispermoideae
TRIBE Tiliacoreae
GENUS Albertisia
SPECIES delagoensis
29 results for Albertisia delagoensis (N.E.Br.) Forman
Barcode: PRE0626660-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 818 | 1982-2-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, SIHANGWANA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0584699-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 4239 | 2000-11-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ingwavuma. Kangwanase. Tembe Elephant Park.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146700-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 3501 | 1984-10-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Phelandaba, ± 20km S. W. van Mangusi.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0894938-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, JE, 7391 | 2001-11-29
Mozambique, South Mozambique. Near Ponta Milibangalala, Maputo Elephant Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0895291-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS00244 | 2001-10-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sodwana.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0031264-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 3690 | 1938-10-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Makatini Flats, Zululand.
General notes: Grid ref.: 2732AB/AD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0064647-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, s.n. | 1971-8-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, False Bay Park: Western boundary near main gate.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0995196-0 Collector(s) & number: Struwig, M, MS 159 | 2015-1-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mbazwana. Mseleni. Homestead on road leading to Mseleni tribal court. Patch of natural veld next to entrance to house.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0420652-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 4753 | 1944-6-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; FALSE BAY; BELVEDERE FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0083736-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 1006 | 1985-8-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Tembe Elephant Park.
General notes: Sandveld woodland. Grey sandy soil. Creeper. Flowers yellowish - small. Altitude: ca. 55m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0420654-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 6858 | 1948-5-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; FALSE BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0067414-0 Collector(s) & number: Pooley, ES, 529 | 1969-5-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ndumu Hill. Ndumu Game Reserve. Ingwavuma District.
General notes: Climber up to height of 10ft. Shiny olive green leaves - grey green beneath. Green stem. Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146702-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 315 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kosi Bay. Apiesdraai.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0420655-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4863 | 1969-11-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MANZENGWENYA INSPECT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0048266-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 3499 | 1960-10-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ubombo District. Sodwana Bay National Park.
General notes: Several stemmed suffrutex stems sometimes semitrailing amongst grasses in coastal bush - grassveld mosaic. Sandy soil. Altitude: c. 150ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0142641-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, B-E, 4075 | 2001-3-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Tembe Elephant Park, in front of the house of the regional ecologist.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146701-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 3510 | 1984-10-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pad, suid van Sihangwane.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0038680-0 Collector(s) & number: Landsdell, KA, s.n. | 1947-9-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. St. Lucia.
General notes: Flowers greenish, sweetly scented. Small shrub about 1ft high at edge of bush.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0983823-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS00819 | 2001-12-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 16 km from Mbazwane to Kosi Bay.
General notes: Tropical. No slope. Fruit 10-15 mm in diameter. Looks like small apricots. Fairly rare. 3 components: leaves; stem & root; fruit. Voucher: photo.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0052076-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), s.n. | 1965-5-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ingwavuma District. Otobotini near Pont on Maputa Road.
General notes: Climber in bushes along river. Petiole swollen at upper part, slightly swollen at lower part. Also curved at upper and sometimes lower parts.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0067413-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, s.n. | 1969-11-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Manzengwenya Inspection Quarters.
General notes: Dune forest. Woody shrub to 0.25m high, twig tips sometimes prehensile. Fruit orange. In old cultivated areas and in grassland margin.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0131993-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 100 | 2005-6-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. Tembe Elephant Park, Sihangwane Residence of Plant Ecologist.
General notes: Perennial scrambling suffrutex up to c. 0.70m tall; Stems velvety grey. Leaves shiny dark green above, needle tip. Three conspicous veins from leaf base. Biome: sand forest. Habitat: amongst other plants. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: sandy. Exposure: full sun. Notes: locally common in large, dense clumps. Vernacular name: uMgandaganda. Altitude: 55m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0420648-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 7140 | 1971-8-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, FALSE BAY PARK; W. BOUNDARY NR. MAIN GATE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146682-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 1202 | 1975-11-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sibayimeer. In digte woud op duin.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0898512-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS00058 | 2001-10-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sodwana Nature Reserve.
General notes: Fairly abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0004839-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 7632 | 1886-8-
Mozambique, In scrub near Louren‡o Marques. Delagoa Bay.
General notes: In scrub near Louren‡o Marques.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0104638-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Greuning, JV, 620 | 1988-6-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kwangwanase - Sihangwane, alongside main road.
General notes: Sandy. Herb. ñ 0.5m high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2006
BOOK
Checklist of the Flowering Plants of Sub-Saharan Africa Klopper, RR; Chatelain, C; Banninger, V; Spichiger, RSANBI, Pretoria
1975
1960
FLORA
7. Menispermaceae Troupin, GMDJFlora Zambesiaca 1(1)150-171
Crown Agents for Oversea Governments & Administrations, London
No results found for Albertisia delagoensis (N.E.Br.) Forman
Status and criteria
NE
Assessor(s)
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