PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / LAMIALES / ACANTHACEAE / ACANTHOIDEAE / JUSTICIEAE / HYPOESTES / ARISTATA / ALBA
Leaves 37-105 x 19-45 mm, mesic. Bracts: tertiary bracts 8.6-12.8 x 1.1-1.2 mm, aristate, aristae 3.7-5.7 mm. Corolla 18.6-24 mm long, white; adaxial lip which appears to be abaxial narrowly elliptic. Fruit 10-11 mm long. From: Balkwill, K; Getliffe Norris, FM. 1985. Taxonomic studies on the Acanthaceae: The genus Hypoestis in southern Africa. S. African J. Bot. 51: 133-144. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (1985); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
Shrub, up to 1.5 m high. Inflorescence appearing verticillate; bracts aristate. Flowers 18-23 mm, corolla pubescent, lip in lower position narrowly elliptic. Calyx 4-lobed, tube 1.5-4.0 mm long. Seeds smooth. Flowers white. 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]
This variety is easily distinguished from the others by its smaller white flowers and smaller fruits. The inflorescences are less dense than those of the typical variety. Unlike the dune variety, the leaves of the plants are not succulent. From: Balkwill, K; Getliffe Norris, FM. 1985. Taxonomic studies on the Acanthaceae: The genus Hypoestis in southern Africa. S. African J. Bot. 51: 133-144. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (1985); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
Afromontane areas. 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]
Restricted to Afromontane areas. From: Balkwill, K; Getliffe Norris, FM. 1985. Taxonomic studies on the Acanthaceae: The genus Hypoestis in southern Africa. S. African J. Bot. 51: 133-144. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (1985); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
March to August
305 to 1675 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: S. African J. Bot. 51(2): 141 (1985)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Lamiales
FAMILY Acanthaceae
SUBFAMILY Acanthoideae
TRIBE Justicieae
GENUS Hypoestes
SPECIES aristata
VARIETY alba
47 results for Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult. var. alba K.Balkwill
Year
Barcode: PRE0659574-0 Collector(s) & number: Hankey, AJ, 1240 | 2001-4-8
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Angle Stn., near Barberton.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0724090-0 Collector(s) & number: Onderstall, JJH, 1312 | 1986-3-13
South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; NELSPRUIT MUN. N. R.; MIXED BUSH AT BASE OF GRANITE OUTCROP ON PATH PARALLEL TO STREAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0850871-0 Collector(s) & number: McMurtry, DM, 11789 | 2004-3-28
South Africa, Mpumalanga, South of Kaapsehoop. South of Noordkaap River. Road to Coetzeestroom Forestry Station.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0124076-0 Collector(s) & number: Williams, R, 1271 | 1996-3-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dundee, Mpate Mountain, Stoney Braes Farm.
General notes: Open woodland, rocky outcrop. Shade, moderate slope. Herb. Prostrate stems. White flowers. Anthers dull brownish pink. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0849873-0 Collector(s) & number: McMurtry, DM, 12598 | 2005-5-24
South Africa, Mpumalanga, East of Barberton. Twello. Pedlar's Bush.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0539308-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 1317 | 1978-5-23
South Africa, Mpumalanga, WONDERKLOOF NAT. RES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0823063-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 1453 | 1997-4-18
South Africa, Mpumalanga, 18 km from the turn off to Lydenburg on Lydenburg - Machadodorp Road; Badfontein Farm, opposite the Braam Raubenheimer Dam (Kwena Dam); Marantan Hiking Trail. Against slope of mountain.
General notes: Grassland with patches of forest. Loam soil. Moist. Full sun. Undisturbed. Plant height: 1 m. Growing in full sun in grassland, more maroon colour than others growing in forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0823099-0 Collector(s) & number: Masombuka, AS, 43 | 1997-4-17
South Africa, Mpumalanga, 18 km from the turn off to Lydenburg on Lydenburg-Machadodorp road; Badfontein Farm, opposite the Braam Raubenheimer Dam (Kwena Dam); Marantan Hiking Trail. Mountain slope.
General notes: North-eastern mountain grassland. Rocky soil. Well-drained. Full sun. Shrub. White flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0823047-0 Collector(s) & number: Netnou, NC, 24 | 1997-4-18
South Africa, Mpumalanga, 18 km from the turn off to Lydenburg on Lydenburg - Machadodorp Road; Badfontein Farm, opposite the Braam Raubenheimer Dam (Kwena Dam); Marantan Hiking Trail. Stream bank.
General notes: Afromontane forest. Soil. Moist/damp. Shade. Biotic effect: none seen. Herb. Flowers white with purple marks. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0823707-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 1389 | 1997-4-17
South Africa, Mpumalanga, 18 km from the turn off to Lydenburg on Lydenburg - Machadodorp Road; Badfontein Farm, opposite the Braam Raubenheimer Dam (Kwena Dam); Marantan Hiking Trail. Kloof.
General notes: Indigenous forest. Humus rich loam soil. Moist. Shade. In deep gorge. Undisturbed. In small kloof. Soil cover very loose and humus rich.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0823385-0 Collector(s) & number: Marinus, ED, 9 | 1997-4-18
South Africa, Mpumalanga, 18 km from the turn-off to Lydenburg on Lydenburg-Machadodorp Road. Badfontein Farm, opposite the Braam Raubenheimer Dam (Kwena Dam). Marantan Hiking Trail. River bank.
General notes: Afromontane forest. Loam soil. Moist. Partial shade. Moderate slope. Biotic effect: None seen. Herb. Flowers white, streaked purple on upper lip. Fairly common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0542153-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 5151 | 1996-5-4
Zimbabwe, Sawerombi - Chimanimani.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0724132-0 Collector(s) & number: Raal, P, 1561 | 1987-6-22
South Africa, Mpumalanga, PONGOLA NAT. RESERVE; THE CRAGS 82 HU FARM; MOUNTAIN SCRUB
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0701928-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 28752 | 1959-4-9
Eswatini, HLATIKULU; EDGE OF FOREST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0123760-0 Collector(s) & number: Prentice, CA, 19 | 1996-3-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dundee, Impati Hill, c.20m from telecommunications tower on top of hill; South of Dr Alden Lloyed Nature Conservation area.
General notes: Damp grassland, soil, loam. Shade, South Eastern aspect, gentle slope. Flowers pale purple, with deep vertical purple streakings on upper lobes. Flowers without scent. Herb, 40cm high. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0690668-0 Collector(s) & number: Balkwill, K, HYP 79 | 1981-5-2
South Africa, Limpopo, SOUTPANSBERG; ENTABENI FOREST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0128428-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12268 | 1993-4-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Coast (upper). Umbogintwini. AECI property: Umbogavango Nature Reserve.
General notes: Vegetation type: woodland glade. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: floodplain. Soil type: sand and humus. Exposure: light partial shade. Aspect: South. Slope: level. Plant features: herb, robust; stems erect, ascending or decumbent, up to ca. 1m high. Notes: common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0823156-0 Collector(s) & number: Archer, C, 2147 | 1997-4-17
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Machadodorp - Lydenburg Road, 18 km north of Bambi Hotel; Badfontein Farm, opposite Braam Raubenheimer Dam (Kwena Dam); Marantan Hiking Trail. Right fork of route 5, west of bushcamp. Ravine.
General notes: Riverine forest. Loam soil. Moist. Partial shade. Moderate slope. Shrub 1.8 m tall. Flowers white, upper lip streaked with purple. Fairly common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0839393-0 Collector(s) & number: Williams, R, 1271 | 1996-3-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dundee District: Mpate Mountain; Stoney Braes Farm. Rocky outcrop. c. 28° 7' 30" S: 30° 13' E.
General notes: Det: A.M. Ngwenya
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0151514-0 Collector(s) & number: Naicker, K, 436 | 2019-3-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amajuba District, eMadlangeni Municipality, Utrecht. Gelykswater Stewardship Site, on route to waterfall.
General notes: Uncommon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0134406-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 3439 | 2010-3-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amajuba District Municipality Area. Dannhauser Municipality Area. Benver Village. Bandlabathwa Hill.
General notes: Biome: grassland. Habitat: hill slope. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well-drained. Soil type: loam. Exposure: partial shade. Aspect: S. Slope: gentle. Biotic effect: grazed. Altitude: 1280m. Life form: herb, ca. 0.10m in height. Plant features: Flowers white. Decumbent. Local Abundance: common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0081067-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholas, A, 1949 | 1984-5-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ncandu State Forest, transect 3 - rocky areas below cape cave sandstone cliff. Also transect 2.
General notes: Prone to insect attack. The stems and the leaves often eaten.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0839386-0 Collector(s) & number: Prentice, CA, 19 | 1996-3-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dundee District: Impati Hill; c. 20 m from Telecommunications Tower on top of hill, South of Dr Alden Lloyd Nature Conservation area.
General notes: Det: A.M. Ngwenya
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0820263-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 632 | 1991-2-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ladysmith: Biggarsberg; Boschoek Military Area; Edge of bush.
General notes: Lax shrub. Flowers white with purple speckling. On edge of bush.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0823125-0 Collector(s) & number: Archer, C, 2188 | 1997-4-18
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Machadodorp - Lydenburg Road, 18 km north of Bambi Hotel; Badfontein Farm, opposite Braam Raubenheimer Dam (Kwena Dam); Marantan Hiking Trail. Dry forest and grassland east of bushcamp. Hill slope.
General notes: Edge of dry forest. Loam soil. Well-drained. Sandstone. Partial shade. Moderate slope. Biotic effect: none seen. Semi-prostrate herb. Flowers white, streaked purple on upper lip. Locally fairly common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0130282-0 Collector(s) & number: Sewram, V, 1A | 2003-6-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Silverglen Medicinal Plant Nursery.
General notes: Vegetation type: Nursery. Substrate: Soil. Moisture regime: Well-drained. Soil type: Loam. Life form: Herb. Green leaves and stem. Flowers white. Plant height: 0,5m. Voucher specimen.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0555995-0 Collector(s) & number: Deall, GB, 3902 | 1996-6-26
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Moederlief 209 JU. 500 m South of Mpakeni Beacon.
General notes: Granite-bouldered forest. On steep S-facing upper slopes. Herb on forest floor.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0140964-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 1008 | 2006-8-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ukhahlamba Municipality area. Bergville; eNgoba Village, ± 3 km west of iNqobile Primary School.
General notes: ZULU BOTANICAL KNOWLEDGE PROJECT. IsiZulu name: amakhomkhovu.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0123350-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 632 | 1991-2-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ladysmith: Biggarsberg; Boschoek Military Area.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0895850-0 Collector(s) & number: Phephu, N, 264 | 2008-6-3
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Mbuzini. Border of Mozambique and Swaziland.
General notes: Fruiting.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0880851-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, S.P., 17310 | 2022-1-29
South Africa, Limpopo, Sekhukhuneland District. ca. 0.5 km directly SE of Tama Kgoshi peak. Farm: Soupania 325 KT. 24°43'37.999"S 30°03'09.0"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0270171-0 Collector(s) & number: Komape, DM, KMS153 | 2011-11-15
South Africa, North West, Potchefstroom, railway, after bridge, Albert Luthuli Street. 26°41'58"S 27°5'8"E.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme. Occurrence: rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0850043-0 Collector(s) & number: McMurtry, DM, 12547 | 2005-4-17
South Africa, Mpumalanga, SE of Louwscreek. Holnek. SATICO Forestry. KaMhlanbana.
General notes: Growing between TMS rocks along mountain crest. Flowers white streaked bluish-purple.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0632172-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, JE, 6940 | 2000-4-6
Malawi, Nyika National Park, Juniper Forest Reserve.
General notes: Herb in light shade of riverine forest in montane grassland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0898662-0 Collector(s) & number: Bekker, D, DB00128 | 2002-3-16
South Africa, Free State, R74 Oliviershoek Pass Windmill Farm.
General notes: Herb. Plant height: 40 cm. No slope.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0702146-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 28919 | 1959-6-19
Eswatini, MANKAIANA DIST.; FILMERTON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0764878-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 3697 | 2000-5-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kranzkloof Nature Reserve.
General notes: Coastal forest. Steep slope. Flowers white with purple markings.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
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
1985
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Taxonomic studies on the Acanthaceae: The genus Hypoestis in southern Africa Balkwill, K; Getliffe Norris, FMSouth African Journal of Botany 51: 133-144
No results found for Hypoestes aristata (Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult. var. alba K.Balkwill
Status and criteria
NE
Assessor(s)
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