Ophrestia oblongifolia (E.Mey.) H.M.L.Forbes var. velutinosa H.M.L.Forbes
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

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]

Diagnostic description

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]

Habitat

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]

Distribution

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]

Occurrence records map

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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
Ophrestia oblongifolia (E.Mey.) H.M.L.Forbes var. velutinosa H.M.L.Forbes

Published in: Bothalia 4: 1004 (1948)

Type: South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ‘Zululand’, Gerrard 1082 (NH, holo.; BM, K, P, iso.)

Synonym(s)

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

ORDER Fabales

FAMILY Fabaceae

VARIETY velutinosa

22 results for Ophrestia oblongifolia (E.Mey.) H.M.L.Forbes var. velutinosa H.M.L.Forbes

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0441690-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6351 | 1968-1-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MGAYI

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Barcode: NH0024807-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A1394 | 1928-1-

South Africa, North West, Zeerust

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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.

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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.

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Barcode: PRE0441691-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 13289 | 1936-12-15

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; UVONGO

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Barcode: PRE0441686-0 Collector(s) & number: Rudatis, AGH, 520 | 1908-12-5

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ALEXANDRIA DIV.; DUMISA STA.; FRIEDENAU FARM

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Barcode: PRE0441689-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7090 | 1966-12-25

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE; ST. MICHAEL'S-ON-SEA

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Barcode: PRE0893113-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, D, 118 | 2001-11-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve.

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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.

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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.

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Barcode: PRE0714051-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, IJ, 241 | 1986-12-28

Botswana, KGALAGADI DIST.; MABUASEHUBE PAN

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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