PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / FABALES / FABACEAE / PAPILIONOIDEAE / PHASEOLEAE / OPHRESTIA / OBLONGIFOLIA / VELUTINOSA
Leaves with 3-11 leaflets. Whole plant densely covered with brownish hairs. From: Moteetee, AN; Van Wyk, B-E. 2012. Ophrestia oblongifolia (Phaseoleae) in southern Africa. Bothalia - ABC 42(2,a15): 187-190. [https://doi.org/10.4102/abc.v42i2.15]
The variety appears to be a slightly more robust plant and is much more pubescent in all parts than typical O. oblongifolia. From: Forbes, HML. 1948. I. A revision of the South African species of the genus Tephrosia Pers. II. The segregation therefrom of the genus Ophrestia Forbes. Bothalia 4(4): 951-1006. [https://journals.abcjournal.aosis.co.za/index.php/abc/article/view/1738] [CC BY]
This variety appears to be more robust (with 3-11 leaflets as opposed to 3-7 leaflets) than the typical variety, and much more hairy, with brown rather than white hairs. From: Moteetee, AN; Van Wyk, B-E. 2012. Ophrestia oblongifolia (Phaseoleae) in southern Africa. Bothalia - ABC 42(2,a15): 187-190. [https://doi.org/10.4102/abc.v42i2.15]
It occurs on sandy soil in Midlands Mistbelt, Thukela Valley Bushveld and Eastern Valley Bushveld. From: Moteetee, AN; Van Wyk, B-E. 2012. Ophrestia oblongifolia (Phaseoleae) in southern Africa. Bothalia - ABC 42(2,a15): 187-190. [https://doi.org/10.4102/abc.v42i2.15]
Var. velutinosa appears to be restricted to the KwaZulu-Natal coastal belt, from Port Shepstone to north of Durban. From: Moteetee, AN; Van Wyk, B-E. 2012. Ophrestia oblongifolia (Phaseoleae) in southern Africa. Bothalia - ABC 42(2,a15): 187-190. [https://doi.org/10.4102/abc.v42i2.15]
Natal. From: Forbes, HML. 1948. I. A revision of the South African species of the genus Tephrosia Pers. II. The segregation therefrom of the genus Ophrestia Forbes. Bothalia 4(4): 951-1006. [https://journals.abcjournal.aosis.co.za/index.php/abc/article/view/1738] [CC BY]
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: Bothalia 4: 1004 (1948)
Type: South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ‘Zululand’, Gerrard 1082 (NH, holo.; BM, K, P, iso.)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Fabales
FAMILY Fabaceae
SUBFAMILY Papilionoideae
TRIBE Phaseoleae
GENUS Ophrestia
SPECIES oblongifolia
VARIETY velutinosa
22 results for Ophrestia oblongifolia (E.Mey.) H.M.L.Forbes var. velutinosa H.M.L.Forbes
Barcode: PRE0441690-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6351 | 1968-1-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MGAYI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0024807-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A1394 | 1928-1-
South Africa, North West, Zeerust
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0074097-1 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 10361 | 1981-12-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Imbiyane Farm.
General notes: Prostrate herb. Wings spreading laterally. Between scrub grassland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0441688-0 Collector(s) & number: Grobbelaar, N, 1003 | 1969-12-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MARGATE; NABY MARGATE SE BUITEKLUB
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0124547-2 Collector(s) & number: Arkell, J, 361 | 1997-10-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dumisa, Fairfield, grassland below firetower.
General notes: Well drained grassland, soil, sand, sandstone. Full sun, Northern aspect, steep slope, recently burnt, rocky sree. Flowers pinkish.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0126444-2 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 1051 | 1992-11-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dududu, Umkomaas, 2km West of The Cedars Farm.
General notes: Well drained soil, grassland. Sun, Southern aspect, gentle slope, recently burnt. Creeper, woody rootstock. Flowers mauve. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0441691-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 13289 | 1936-12-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; UVONGO
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0441686-0 Collector(s) & number: Rudatis, AGH, 520 | 1908-12-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ALEXANDRIA DIV.; DUMISA STA.; FRIEDENAU FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0441689-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7090 | 1966-12-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE; ST. MICHAEL'S-ON-SEA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0893113-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, D, 118 | 2001-11-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0121950-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 1567 | 1997-10-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umzinto District, Dumisa, Fairfield Farm, towards the fire lookout.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0133111-0 Collector(s) & number: Mthembu, LM, 6 | 2007-12-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ethekwini Municipality. Hillcrest. Springside Nature Reserve.
General notes: Biome: grassland. Habitat: hill slope. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: moist/damp. Soil type: sand. Slope: steep. Biotic effect: none seen. Life form: creeper. Plant features: purple flowers and tubular. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0714051-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, IJ, 241 | 1986-12-28
Botswana, KGALAGADI DIST.; MABUASEHUBE PAN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0074097-3 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 10361 | 1981-12-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Imbiyane Farm.
General notes: Prostrate herb. Wings spreading laterally. Between scrub grassland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0441687-0 Collector(s) & number: Grobbelaar, N, 1661 | 1972-12-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HALFPAD TUSSEN TUGELABRUG EN AFDRAAI NA ULTIMATUM TREE NOORDKUSPAD WESTEKANT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0126444-1 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 1051 | 1992-11-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dududu, Umkomaas, 2km West of The Cedars Farm.
General notes: Well drained soil, grassland. Sun, Southern aspect, gentle slope, recently burnt. Creeper, woody rootstock. Flowers mauve. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0073390-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 1880 | 1968-12-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St. Michaels on Sea, Wichmann's farm.
General notes: Prostrate herb growing in grassland. Flowers pale pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0984880-0 Collector(s) & number: Arkell, J, 361 | 1997-10-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dumisa, Fairfield, grassland below fire tower.
General notes: Slope: Steep.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0316505-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 1051 | 1992-11-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umzinto District: Dududu: Umkomaas, 2km West of The Cedars Farm.
General notes: Creeper, woody rootstock.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0124547-1 Collector(s) & number: Arkell, J, 361 | 1997-10-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dumisa, Fairfield, grassland below firetower.
General notes: Well drained grassland, soil, sand, sandstone. Full sun, Northern aspect, steep slope, recently burnt, rocky sree. Flowers pinkish.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0617648-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 5348 | 1982-1-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT EDWARD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0074097-2 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 10361 | 1981-12-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Imbiyane Farm.
General notes: Prostrate herb. Wings spreading laterally. Between scrub grassland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2012
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Ophrestia oblongifolia (Phaseoleae) in southern Africa Moteetee, AN; Van Wyk, B-EBothalia - African Biodiversity & Conservation 42(2),a15187-190
1948
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
I. A revision of the South African species of the genus Tephrosia Pers. II. The segregation therefrom of the genus Ophrestia Forbes Forbes, HMLBothalia 4(4)951-1006
No results found for Ophrestia oblongifolia (E.Mey.) H.M.L.Forbes var. velutinosa H.M.L.Forbes
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