Alternanthera sessilis (L.) DC.
Naturalised Invasive

Morphological description

Perennial, hydrophytic herb, up to 0.6 m high. Stems procumbent, erect or scandent. Leaves with blade extremely variable in shape and size, narrowly linear-ovate, oblong or obovate-spathulate, 10-90 x 2-20 mm. Flowers: inflorescences subglobose, axillary solitary or in clusters; perianth segments all similar in form, 2.0-2.5 mm long, acute, shorter than fruit, white; Jul.-Jun. Fruit when ripe dark, thin-margined with only a narrow yellowish rim, almost as long to sometimes exceeding the 2.0-2.5 mm long perianth segments. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Amaranthaceae (incl. Chenopodiaceae). In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 177-195. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Annual or perennial herb, up to 0.3 m high, prostrate or erect to floating or scrambling. Leaves opposite, entire, sessile or nearly so, apex rounded to pointed. Inflorescences in heads or short spikes, axillary, sessile. Tepals 4 or 5, free or concrescent at base. Fruit flattened, heart-shaped, indehiscent capsule. Seeds disc-like, 0.75-1.00 mm in diam. From: Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Amaranthaceae: Alternanthera Forssk. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 261-261. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Perennial, hydrophytic herb, up to 150 mm high. Stems procumbent or erect. Leaves with blade narrowly ovate, 20-70 x 3-12 mm. Flowers: inflorescences globose, axillary solitary or in clusters; bracts 4 mm long, acuminate, longer than fruit; perianth segments all similar in form, white; Jul.-Jun. Fruit when ripe yellowish with tumid margins on each side of seed, only about half length of the 30-40 mm long perianth segments. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Amaranthaceae (incl. Chenopodiaceae). In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 177-195. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Alternanthera nodiflora R.Br.

Prostrate, scandent or erect hydrophytic herb, up to 0.6 m high. Leaves lanceolate. Perianth segments 2.0-2.5 mm long, acute, shorter than fruit. 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]

Prostrate or erect hydrophytic herb, up to 150 mm tall. Leaves lanceolate. Flower bracts 4 mm long, acuminate, longer than fruit. 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] As: Alternanthera nodiflora R.Br.

Diagnostic description

Could be confused with the alien A. philoxeroides (Matrius) Grisbach, a noxious weed, currently not recorded in sthn Afr. From: Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Amaranthaceae: Alternanthera Forssk. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 261-261. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Dry Grassland. Vleis, margins of pans, dams, along rivers. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Amaranthaceae (incl. Chenopodiaceae). In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 177-195. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Indigenous Forests. From: Cilliers, CJ. 2019. Amaranthaceae: Alternanthera Forssk. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 261-261. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Dry Grassland. Margins of pans and dams. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Amaranthaceae (incl. Chenopodiaceae). In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 177-195. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Alternanthera nodiflora R.Br.

Margins of pans and dams. 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] As: Alternanthera nodiflora R.Br.

Vleis, margins of pans, dams, along rivers. 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]

Distribution

Native to Australia. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Amaranthaceae (incl. Chenopodiaceae). In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 177-195. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Alternanthera nodiflora R.Br.

Native to Australia. 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] As: Alternanthera nodiflora R.Br.

Flowering time

July to June

Altitude

5 to 1370 m

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
Alternanthera sessilis (L.) DC.
Synonym(s)

Alternanthera nodiflora R.Br.


Alternanthera sessilis (L.) DC. var. nodiflora (R.Br.) Kuntze


Alternanthera uliginosa Dinter


Gomphrena sessilis L.


191 results for Alternanthera sessilis (L.) DC.

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0876774-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 15360 | 2020-11-29

South Africa, Limpopo, Waterberg District. Kaingo Private Nature Reserve, ca. 20 km W from Vaalwater. Farm: Woodstock 161 KQ. N bank of Mokolo River. 24°02'33.7"S 27°47'13.2"E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389665-0 Collector(s) & number: Scheepers, JC, 168 | 1958-3-13

South Africa, Limpopo, LETABA DIST; DUIWELSKLOOF; WESTFALIA ESTATE MARSHY FLATS JUST UPSTREAM OF PROVINCIAL RD. BRIDGE ACROSS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389673-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 5410 | 1894-5-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMHLANGA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389685-0 Collector(s) & number: Musil, CF, 92 | 1972-3-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NAGLE DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389666-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 6225 | 1932-5-

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; BETW. BON ACCORD AND ONDERSTEPOORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0778795-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 2665 | 1989-11-9

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ndumo Game Reserve Pongola floodplain

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389668-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 1148 | 1931-11-

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; TSHAKOMA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0461331-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, R, 26 | 1975-9-24

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; ISIPINGO RAIL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389671-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 207 | 1932-11-

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; ZOUTPAN 193 FARM BEHIND CAMP NR. HOMESTEAD ON N. SLOPES OF ZOUTPANSBERGEN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0776593-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 7675 | 1991-5-19

Namibia, KAOKOLAND; KUNENE RIVER; AT TOP OF VALLEY W OF HARTMANN MOUNTAINS IN MUD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389680-0 Collector(s) & number: Musil, CF, 185 | 1973-9-25

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ISIPINGO CANAL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389658-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 207 | 1932-11-25

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0591802-0 Collector(s) & number: Straub, CC, 844 | 2000-7-27

South Africa, Limpopo, Breslau 2 M.S. Farm. (Near Pontdrift).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389653-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 4792 | 1954-9-29

Botswana, SERONGA; OKAVANGO SWAMPS; ABOUT 10 MI. S. OF SERONGA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0019221-0 Collector(s) & number: Forbes, HML, 416 | 1929-3-24

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Beachwood, Durban North.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0867667-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 13074 | 2015-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini District. Amatikulu Nature Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0821564-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 11412 | 1991-10-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast: Lake Nhlabane Area; South Lake, South Eastern shore. At and just within low-lying dune forest margin. Gentle slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389662-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 5673 | 1961-6-2

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK; ROOI ROTSE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0698089-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9442 | 1969-12-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Uvongo. Along river.

General notes: Along river.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389648-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 5807 | 1956-8-16

Namibia, KAOKOVELD; KUNENE RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389672-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 5410 | 1894-5-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMHLANGA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389654-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 2117 | 1972-2-10

South Africa, Limpopo, STERKRIVIERDAM NAT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0035065-0 Collector(s) & number: Pentz, JA, 10382 | 1944-4-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Estcourt. Stanger.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389697-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 2538 | 1955-4-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; HLUHLUWE GAME RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0654114-0 Collector(s) & number: Coetzee, K, K68 | 1982-1-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, ROLFONTEIN NAT. RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0118678-0 Collector(s) & number: Lubbe, RA, 525 | 1994-12-7

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kosi Bay Coastal Forest Reserve, Siyadla River crossing. 27°07010S 32°80283E

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0524282-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 410 | 1973-2-22

Botswana, NGAMILAND; OKAVANGO SWAMPS; GWETSHAA ISLAND IN DRIED UP POOL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389664-0 Collector(s) & number: Brynard, AM, 4407 | 1959-12-12

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK; SHINGWIDZI; ROOIROTSE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389674-0 Collector(s) & number: Curator Pretoria Bot. Garden, TRV 14301 | 1914-6-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MAPUTOLAND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0064389-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6617 | 1968-8-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban; Wentworth. 29°55'S 31°00'E

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0653795-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2520 | 1982-6-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT; LAEVELD BOT. TUIN; NATUURLIK IN BOTANIESE TUIN. LANGS OOSBANKVAN DIE NELSRIVIER IN MODDERPOEL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389696-0 Collector(s) & number: Hitchins, PM, 240 | 1966-12-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLUHLUWE GAME RES.; NZIMANE RIVER; AT BASE OF CABLEWAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0541908-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, DB, 1949 | 1976-12-1

South Africa, Free State, WINBURG; WILLEM PRETORIUS-WIL; OP GOUDA WES VAN OPSTAL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389661-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 3163 | 1953-8-13

South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK; LIMPOPO - LEVOBU SAMELOOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0524287-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 1425 | 1975-8-19

Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; AT KARONGANA/THAOGE JUNCTION

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0037595-0 Collector(s) & number: Huntley, KD, 145 | 1947-3-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg. Chase Valley. Impendhle.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389684-0 Collector(s) & number: Musil, CF, 102 | 1972-3-13

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMGENI RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0052730-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 4634 | 1963-5-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ubombo District. Mkuzi Game Reserve.

General notes: Very common. Grid reference: 2732CA/B/ DA/C. Altitude 80-85 ft. Well eaten by game.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389659-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 5472 | 1949-5-3

South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; SAND RIVER; 3 MI. NE. OF SKUKUZA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1021195-0 Collector(s) & number: Mashaba, P., CWF1 | 2021-3-19

South Africa, Limpopo, Groblersdal: Olifants River (Rosle farm).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389695-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 3276 | 1967-2-13

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DIST.; UQUBU LAKE; E. OF LAKE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389663-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 3170 | 1960-2-22

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; KROKODILSPRUIT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0671400-0 Collector(s) & number: Netshiungani, EN, 1070 | 1979-12-4

South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA.; NWANEDZI.; LUPHEPHE DAM.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0482514-0 Collector(s) & number: Crawford, R, 460 | 1976-3-8

South Africa, Limpopo, ALBASINI DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0686198-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellery, WN, 226 | 1984-9-12

Botswana, OKAVANGO; BORO RIVER; DELTA CAMP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0068755-0 Collector(s) & number: Kotze, TJ, 3 | 1962-4-28

Namibia, Ruacana Falls: Ruacana; just below falls on island. On edge of water.

General notes: Very juicy plant, might be a water or semi-water plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0019464-0 Collector(s) & number: Evans, MS, 290 | 1894-5-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Duffs Road.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: LNBG$0002606-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 861 | 1976-1-27

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg, Witklip. Langs oewer van Witklipdam.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0053124-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5143 | 1965-9-2

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District; Merebank East.

General notes: Common ruderal in moist places. Altitude ± 10 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0654061-0 Collector(s) & number: Straub, CC, 197 | 1984-4-20

South Africa, Limpopo, SOUTPANSBERG DIST.; FARM BRESLAU 2, ALONG LIMPOPO RIVER IN EMPTY DAM BED

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389669-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, TRV 30818 | 1931-11-

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; VALDEZIA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0626575-0 Collector(s) & number: Milton, S, 238 | 1982-5-10

South Africa, Limpopo, NABOOMSPRUIT DIST.; NYLSVLEY NAT. RES.; NYLS RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389681-0 Collector(s) & number: Musil, CF, 157 | --

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, SHONGWENI DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0583728-0 Collector(s) & number: Cilliers, CJ, 80 | 1995-1-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Natal Coast belt: Umhlanga Rocks Sewage Farm, Matwatian pond.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0671092-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 4322 | 1983-5-17

Botswana, BOTSWANA.; THAMALAKANE RIVER.; MAUN.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389679-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 13645 | 1932-9-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LEBOMBO MTS.; PONGOLA RIVER; MKUZI W. OF LEBOMBO MTS. ON BANK OF PONGOLO RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0530294-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 2688 | 1979-2-18

Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; OKAVANGO RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0073024-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 524 | 1981-1-2

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amanzimtoti - Near Town Hall.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0052970-0 Collector(s) & number: King, N, s.n. | 1958-7-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Blue Lagoon swamp area.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0128221-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 11412 | 1991-10-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast. Lake Nhlabane area. South Lake: South-Eastern shore. 28°38'S 32°16'E

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0129879-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12690 | 1994-9-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Coast. Mkomazi River Valley. Approximately 650 m above DWAF weir at Delos Estate 10342. 30°9'S 30°41'E

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0016546-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 21210 | 1917-12-

South Africa, North West, Transvaal. Messina. Zoutpansberg Division.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0742340-0 Collector(s) & number: Braun, KP, 553 | 1988-6-22

Eswatini, MLAWULA NAT. RES.; SEASONAL POOL IN SIPHISO RIVER, NORTH OF NLAMBANE POOLS AT JUNCTION WITH STREAM.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0541489-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 5081 | 1996-3-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mvoti River - Sithundu. ± 20 km from Mapumulo.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0637960-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 1104 | 1983-1-29

South Africa, Free State, VAALBANK FARM; 30 KM N OF FRANKFORT; WILGE RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1001147-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 1088 | 2019-5-30

South Africa, North West, Swartruggens, Elands River, adjacent to 28...bridge.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0154928-0 Collector(s) & number: Sithole, J, JB45 | 2011-2-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Coast; Munster; Devil's Pool, on Murray Avenue.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389698-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 15909 | --

South Africa, Northern Cape, KIMBERLEY DIV.; NR. KIMBERLEY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389649-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 3026 | 1958-12-22

Namibia, EASTERN CAPRIVI; KATIMA MULILO; ABOUT 7 MI. S. OF KATIMA MULILO ON RD. TO NGOMA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389689-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 270 | 1948-4-25

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ISIPINGO BEACH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0050641-0 Collector(s) & number: Tinley, KL, 421 | 1959-2-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. Ingwavuma District. Ndumu Game Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389660-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 981 | 1937-3-6

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; SEEKOEGAT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0991154-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 6568 | 2016-4-18

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391056-0 Collector(s) & number: Mills, AP, 454 | 1969-7-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; BOT. GARDEN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391037-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 192 | 1929-11-29

Namibia, WATERBERG DIST.; QUICKBORN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0861931-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 11584 | 2013-2-22

South Africa, Free State, Bethlehem District. Kestell, Farm: Mooifontein 669 as entering the town from the south. 28°19'19.5"S 28°42'22.2"E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0499863-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 8563 | 1965-4-2

Namibia, KAISERFELD GR 758 FA; 17.5 KM. VON OTAVI NACH GROOTFONTEIN FLACHE ZWISCHEN BERGEN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0778208-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 5350 | 1991-10-3

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; ORANGE RIVER; AT GRASDRIF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391050-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 4132 | 1948-4-29

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; DONGOLA RES.; WEIPE 617 FARM FLATS ADJOINING LIMPOPO RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391060-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 270 | 1960-11-29

Lesotho, ROMA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0868437-0 Collector(s) & number: van der Walt, R, 552 | 2010-6-23

South Africa, Limpopo, Bismark. Overvlakte 125 MS (Noord van grensheining). (Plot 7 Ben Esterhuizen se plaas.)

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0881194-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 19267 | 2022-11-30

South Africa, Limpopo, Ellisras District. D'Nyala Provincial Nature Reserve. ca. 5 km directly N from main camp. Farm: Leenie 531 LQ.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391059-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 449 | 1968-1-16

Lesotho, ROMA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391036-0 Collector(s) & number: Volk, OH, 1161 | 1939-2-20

Namibia, HAMAKARI; AM DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0238457-0 Collector(s) & number: van Eck, H, 011 | 1996-2-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Berg River. Zonquasdrift. Drift over Berg River. 33°18'30"S: 18°59'10"E. Altitude: 50 m.

General notes: Acocks Veld Type: 69. Vegetation type: low thicket. River bank. Well-drained, sandy soil. Moderate slope. W aspect. Herbaceous. Small white flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0746772-0 Collector(s) & number: Jurgens, N, 22700 | 1987-9-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; GRASDRIF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391047-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 24398 | 1955-1-11

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; SALTPAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391051-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 2122 | 1940-7-15

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; LIMPOPO RIVER; ON BANKS OF RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391049-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GK, 2773 | 1974-1-8

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA DIST; GREEFSWALDT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391058-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 1005 | 1957-1-4

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NAGLE DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0733519-0 Collector(s) & number: du Preez, PJ, 1889 | 1989-3-6

South Africa, Free State, BLOEMFONTEIN; BAINSVLEI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0551531-0 Collector(s) & number: Straub, CC, 480 | 1996-7-7

South Africa, Limpopo, Pont Drift. Brealau 2 MS. Bertha Dam floor.

General notes: Dry dam bed. Sandstone. Sandy silt. Sun. Dry. Plant height 10 cm. Papery flowers/seeds like paperthorn. Locally common.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391055-0 Collector(s) & number: Mills, AP, 453 | 1969-7-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; BOT. GARDEN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0865122-0 Collector(s) & number: Geldenhuys, C, 112 | 2007-8-22

South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld. Nababiep Nature Reserve. Banks of Orange River.

General notes: Lower Gariep Alluvial Vegetation. Slope: none.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0686878-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 1561 | 1986-2-20

South Africa, Free State, MIDDELFONTEIN; 20 KM S VAN REDDERSBURG. DAMWAL BY WATER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0777239-0 Collector(s) & number: Fuls, ER, 33 | 1991-3-

South Africa, Free State, Edenville

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0748248-0 Collector(s) & number: Sharpe, RR, 7170 | 1912-2-2

South Africa, North West, VRYBURG DIST; ARMOED'S VLAKTE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0893369-0 Collector(s) & number: Linström, A, 78 | 2008-5-22

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Arendspruit/Riverine next to the N4 highway between Belfast and Middelburg.

General notes: Soil: mud. Scattered. Emergent hydrophyte.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0752098-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 5286 | 2004-11-17

South Africa, Northern Cape, SANParks Game Breeding station "Graspan" ca. 30 km from Kimberley on the route R64 towards Upington.

General notes: Biome: Savanna. Vegetation type: Kimberley Thorn Bushveld. Herb with white flowerheads. Mat-forming.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0185899-0 Collector(s) & number: Kemp, ES, 1230 | 1978-1-21

Eswatini, Lebombo Mountains. Pan.

General notes: Indigenous to South America.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0551082-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 7539 | 1976-2-15

South Africa, Free State, WINBURG; WILLEM PRETORIUS WIL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0696360-0 Collector(s) & number: Biggs, RC, M76 | 1973-3-12

Botswana, BORO RIVER; SAND BAR IN BORO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391052-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, JN, 281 | 1974-1-8

South Africa, Limpopo, MESSINA; OMTRENT 56 MI. NW. VAN MESSINA OP PLAAS GREEFSWALD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389657-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 637 | 1952-7-31

South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; ORPEN DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0047837-1 Collector(s) & number: Tinley, KL, 421 | 1959-2-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumpumumu Marsh, South East of Nyamiti Pan. Ndumu Game Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0523157-0 Collector(s) & number: Gibbs Russell, GE, 2300 | 1972-10-25

Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; SAVUTI RIVER; JUST ABOVE SAVUTI MARSH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0654552-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 2973 | 1984-3-25

Botswana, CHOBE NAT. PARK; SAVUTI; GROWING ON FLOOR OF SAVUTI CHANNEL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0516697-0 Collector(s) & number: Hansen, OJ, 3120 | 1977-4-11

Botswana, GABORONE DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0111820-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 2807 | 1893-6-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Isipingo.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0051296-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 4298 | 1962-9-2

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St. Lucia; ± 3.75 miles North of Fani's Island Camp.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0876773-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 15359 | 2020-11-29

South Africa, Limpopo, Waterberg District. Kaingo Private Nature Reserve, ca. 20 km W of Vaalwater. Farm: Woodstock 161 KQ. N bank of Mokolo River. 24°02'33.7"S 27°47'13.2"E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0696469-0 Collector(s) & number: Alward, RD, 89 | 1987-3-16

Eswatini, MLAWULA NAT. RESERVE; RHINO POOLS. IN POOL AMONG ROCKS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0994825-0 Collector(s) & number: Friederich, WJ, FRI2/122 | 2003-1-5

Namibia, Khomas, Windhoek. At small river and dam W of and next to Tauben Glen.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0686630-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 103 | 1984-12-12

South Africa, Free State, BLOEMFONTEIN DIST.; GLEN LANDBOUKOLLEGE.; LANGS MODDERRIVIER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0062323-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6155 | 1967-3-9

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District: Umbilo River. 29°53'S 30°58'E

General notes: Altitude ± 13-14 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389690-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 480 | 1949-6-1

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PIETERMARITZBURG DIS; TABLE MT.; UMSINDUSI RIVER ON FLATS ADJASCENT TO RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389675-0 Collector(s) & number: Tinley, KL, 421 | 1959-2-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; NDUMU GAME RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509632-0 Collector(s) & number: Matthews, WS, 1297 | 1996-2-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland. Tembe Elephant Park. Pan area.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389687-0 Collector(s) & number: Baijnath, H, 256 | 1967-3-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN DIST.; MEREBANK; S. OF SHELL RAIL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0042418-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 2538 | 1955-4-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand; Hlabisa District, Hluhluwe Game Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389694-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 4634 | 1963-5-22

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389678-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 2807 | 1893-6-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ISIPINGO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389667-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 30989 | 1964-5-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MIDDELBURG DIST.; LOSKOP DAM NAT. RES.; TWEEFONTEIN FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0047837-2 Collector(s) & number: Tinley, KL, 421 | 1959-2-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumpumumu Marsh, South East of Nyamiti Pan. Ndumu Game Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389699-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 2603 | 1896-1-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UMGAZI RIVER; BETW. UMTATA AND PORT JOHNS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0119255-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 6775 | 1995-4-28

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Margate, Uvongo Nature Reserve. Rock ponds.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389682-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 2807 | 1893-6-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ISIPINGO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1507109-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 28612 | 1924-9-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Barberton Tvl.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0781650-0 Collector(s) & number: Braun, KP, 1234 | 1991-12-14

Eswatini, Hhohho district. Nkomati New Bridge. North bank, immediately upstream of bridge, on sandy river bank. 26°03'41" 31°10'56".

General notes: Riverine woodland/sandy river bank. Substrate: soil. Moisture: river bank. Soil: sand. Lithology: granite. Exposure: full sun. Aspect: S. Slope: gentle. Herb. Prostrate, rooting from nodes. Stem tinged red. Flowers axillary, stalkless. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389677-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 941 | 1965-5-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, TONGALAND; SHLANGI; APIESDRAAI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389692-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 4298 | 1962-9-2

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; ST. LUCIA; ABOUT 3.75 MI. N. OF FANI'S ISLAND CAMP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389651-0 Collector(s) & number: van Rensburg, HJ, B4166 | 1970-11-10

Botswana, OKAVANGO SWAMPS; SANTANTADIBE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0487420-0 Collector(s) & number: Culverwell, J, 93 | 1976-5-22

Eswatini, LUBOMBO MTS.; MBULUZI POORT; MLAWULA FARM S. OF MLAWULA STA. NKUMBANE STREAM NR. JUNCTION WITH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0109836-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 2665 | 1989-11-9

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ndumo Game Reserve. Pongola Floodplain. 26°53'S 32°19'E

General notes: Altitude ± 25m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0051940-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5639 | 1965-1-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ubombo District. Mkusi Dam.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0003671-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 3839 | 1887-2-2

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Clarimont.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389693-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 2691 | 1966-9-15

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DIST.; UMHLATUZI RIVER; NR. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ZULULAND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0499864-0 Collector(s) & number: Allen, AM, X418 | 1977-4-

Botswana, MOPIPI FLATS; FOREBAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389652-0 Collector(s) & number: Lent, PC, 11 | 1965-12-27

Botswana, NGAMILAND; KWAI RIVER; MORIME GAME RES. ON S. SIDE OF KWAII RIVER WITHIN 20 YDS. OF WATER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0063716-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 8634 | 1974-5-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay; East side of future harbour. 28°49'S 32°03'E

General notes: Common. Altitude ±1.5 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0057456-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 482 | 1967-2-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Margate. On dry edges of Hulley's Dam.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: LNBG$0002607-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2520 | 1982-6-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Indigenous to Lowveld Botanic Garden, Nelspruit, growing on east bank of Nelsrivier.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0803033-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, N, 652 | 1993-4-5

South Africa, Limpopo, Kruger National Park: Olifants River: Western border along river.

General notes: Det: M. Jordaan

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389655-0 Collector(s) & number: Prosser, LN, 1694 | 1951-12-17

South Africa, Limpopo, NYLSTROOM DIST.; KRANTZBERG; NR. KRANTZBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0815119-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 54 | 1982-5-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mhlanga Lagoon. 29°41'S 31°05'E

General notes: Rooted in consolidated mud in 40 cm deep water from blocked river, depression in old canefield on floodplain/former swamp. Very common. Conf. M. Jordaan Ex Herbarium, University of Durban-Westville, Natal

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0105322-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 480 | 1949-6-1

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Table Mountain. Pietermaritzburg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0654230-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, M, 17 | 1980-12-30

South Africa, Gauteng, RUST-DER-WINTER DAM; UITLOOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0626272-0 Collector(s) & number: Lambinon, JEJ, 82/236 | 1982-2-3

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, RICHARDS BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0066898-0 Collector(s) & number: Mills, AP, 452 | 1969-7-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Botanic Gardens Durban.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0040277-0 Collector(s) & number: Lawn, JG, 1975 | 1951-5-6

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. Gingindhlovu.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0639733-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, IM, 116 | 1983-5-6

South Africa, Limpopo, TZANEEN; FANIE BOTHA RESERVE; BETWEEN CARAVAN PARK AND CUL DE SAC ABANDONED ORCHARDS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0115241-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 54 | 1982-5-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mlanga lagoon. 29°41'S 31°05'E

General notes: Very common. Altitude ±1.75 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0562720-0 Collector(s) & number: Vega, E, 4 | 1996-3-15

Botswana, Lower Boro River, Okavango Delta.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0582066-0 Collector(s) & number: Crawford, R, 198 | 1975-10-1

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Longmore Dam. Pine Lake Inn.

General notes: Rooted in shallows.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389676-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6155 | 1967-3-9

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMBILO RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0787209-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 6053 | 1993-3-3

Eswatini, Hhohho District. 20 km from Piggs Peak, at Old Bridge over Nkomati River.

General notes: South Bank. Bushland. Granite. Prostrate herb with long trailing stems, often rooting at lower nodes. Florets white, papery, in axillary, globose inflorescences.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0898061-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 4236 | 2010-3-18

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Nkhuhlu Exclosures, Kruger National Park, Sabie River.

General notes: Riparian vegetation. Reed bed. Procumbent forb. Plant height: 0.5 m tall.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389686-0 Collector(s) & number: Baijnath, H, 440 | 1967-5-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN DIST.; UMGENI RIVER SOUTH; RESERVOIR HILLS ON S. BANK OF UMGENI RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0729210-0 Collector(s) & number: du Toit, M, 138 | 1988-5-3

South Africa, Free State, ROOIWAL PLAAS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389691-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5639 | 1965-1-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UBOMBO DIST.; MKUZE DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389644-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, BJ, 215 | 1973-11-24

Namibia, EASTERN CAPRIVI; ZAMBEZI RIVER; KATIMA MULILO IN ZAMBEZIRIVIER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0459958-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 7698 | 1972-6-1

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ST. LUCIA PARK; SENGWANA POINT; JUST.S. OF SENGWANA POINT AT EDGE OF ST. LUCIA LAKE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0214877-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 8634 | 1974-5-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay District: East side of future harbour. Just above H.W.O.S.T. in estuary.

General notes: Procumbent herb. Early colonizer of sand.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0490189-0 Collector(s) & number: Culverwell, J, 671 | 1977-3-20

Eswatini, LUBOMBO MTS.; MBULUZI GORGE; BLUE JAY RANCH 4MI. S OF W ENTRANCE TO UMBULUZI GORGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0012506-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorncroft, G, 746 | 1910-1-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Bank of Crocodile River, Kaap Muiden.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0695074-0 Collector(s) & number: Crosby, MJAW, 103 | 1986-3-3

South Africa, Limpopo, RUST DE WINTERDAM; NW SHORE. AT WATER'S EDGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389683-0 Collector(s) & number: Musil, CF, 126 | 1972-5-9

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 20 KM. W. OF RICHARDS BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0481408-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 861 | 1976-1-27

South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; WITKLIP STATE FOR.; LANGS OEWER VAN WITKLIPDAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0521233-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellis, RP, 2999 | 1977-5-18

Botswana, GOHA HILLS; GAHA PAN; CHOBE NAT. PARK S. OF HILLS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0983809-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS00932 | 2001-12-17

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 15 km from Mbazwane to Kosi Bay.

General notes: Tropical. Gentle slope. Narrow, sharp-pointed leaves with white and pink spots (stains). 1 comnponent: complete plant. Voucher: photo.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391054-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6617 | 1968-8-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; WENTWORTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391043-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 12527 | 1973-3-9

Namibia, GROOTFONTEIN DIST.; RIETFONTEIN GR 344 F

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0081101-0 Collector(s) & number: van Eeden, P, 23 | 1993-1-10

South Africa, Free State, Steynsrus: Siloam Plaas; Plaasdam.

General notes: Sagte modder. Meer in die oop modder. Plant ± 0.20 m. Betreklik skaars. Groei aan die land se kant van # 20 maar nie in die omgewing van ander spesies nie.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0818553-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 3129 | 1995-3-3

Namibia, Otavi District: (Northern Namibia); About 60 km N of Kombat on road to Grootfontein; Dolomite hills and calcrete flats. 19°24'355 S 17°53'010 E

General notes: Open shrubveld. Shallow calcareous soil. Dryland (veld). Moderate S slope. Biotic effect: disturbed. Herbaceous, erect forb 20 - 40 cm tall. White flowers. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0848787-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 9334 | 2009-1-29

Angola, Cunene, Cunene Province; ca. 10 km NW of Ondjiva. 17°00'50.6" S 15°39'04.6" E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0562831-0 Collector(s) & number: Straub, CC, 533 | 1996-4-1

South Africa, Limpopo, Pont Drift. Breslau 2 MS. Near stad.

General notes: Open woodland. Sandy silt. Sun. Dry. Plant 20 cm high. Flowers like "paper thorns' at nodes. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1017766-0 Collector(s) & number: Masupa, TT, 252 | 2022-11-30

South Africa, Limpopo, Lephalale District. D'nyala Provincial Nature Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0991575-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rensburg, DP, 15 | 2016-5-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, Barkly West District. Pniel.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0457063-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 2053 | 1958-3-10

Namibia, ANDARA; NR. REST CAMPS BETW. GROOTFONTEIN-NORD AND CAPRIVI ZIPPEL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391057-0 Collector(s) & number: Mills, AP, 452 | 1969-7-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; BOT. GARDEN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0892405-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 4927 | 2011-4-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, Postmasburg. Kolomela Mine, SW of Postmansburg. Ploegfontein 487.

General notes: Natural veld. Locality: scattered. Prostrate herb.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0890101-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 4659 | 2010-2-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Herbert District. Mokala National Park.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509460-0 Collector(s) & number: Clarke, NV, NVC 404 | 1999-2-27

Namibia, Otjozondjupa, Pool created by water pumped from windmill (M.E.T.), south of Kaudom Park, Tsumkwe.

General notes: Erect herb, among marginal vegetation, (Echinochloa colona, Schoenoplectus muricinux), wet sand substrate. Conf.: AM Makwarela 1/2000

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391048-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, 40 | 1903-5-9

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; SKINNERS COURT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0460575-0 Collector(s) & number: Kelaole, ET, A7 | 1972-4-5

Botswana, GABORONE DIST.; CONTENT FARM; DAM 250 MI. W. OF S.M.U.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0991325-0 Collector(s) & number: Baard, JA, 1992 | 2015-11-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Cradock. Mountain Zebra National Park.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0882393-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M., 5414 | 2019-3-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve. Towards S gate, above Verwater Pass.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0391053-0 Collector(s) & number: O'Connor, TG, 141 | 1974-12-17

South Africa, Free State, ARCADIA; OPPERMANSDRIFT DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0762019-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 1055 | 1990-3-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, BARKLEY WEST DIST.; VAALBOS NAT. PARK

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Barcode: PRE0391046-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 1280 | 1965-12-14

South Africa, Limpopo, WATERBERG DIST.; BUFFELSDRIFT

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Barcode: PRE0593145-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 13313 | 1995-11-9

Namibia, Karas, Luderitz District. Near southern end of Gomtsawiberg: Obib Terrace. Diamond Area 1: Orange River.

General notes: Much open short herb stand. Silty sand + pebbles. Gentle slope. Amongst densely packed pebbles, low flood terrace. Herb, low; rootstock enlarged. Well eaten (apparently by domestic stock).

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2019

SERIES CHAPTER

Amaranthaceae: Alternanthera Forssk. Cilliers, CJ

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)261-261

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2017

SERIES CHAPTER

Amaranthaceae (incl. Chenopodiaceae) Retief, E; Meyer, NL

In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 177-195

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2004

BOOK

Aquatic and wetland plants of southern Africa Cook, CDK

Backhuys Publishers, Leiden

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

1991

BOOK

Énumération des Plantes à Fleurs d'Afrique Tropicale, Vol. 1 Lebrun, J-P; Stork, AL

Jardin Botanique, Geneva

1988

FLORA

132. Amaranthaceae Townsend, CC

Flora Zambesiaca 9(1)28-133

Flora Zambesiaca Managing Committee, London

1966

BOOK

Prodromus: einer flora von Südwestafrika, Vol. 33 Suessenguth, K

J. Cramer, Lehre

1934

BOOK

Vol. 16 Engler, HGA; Prantl, KAE

Wilhelm Engelmann, Leipzig

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Dinter, MK

Feddes Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis:

No results found for Alternanthera sessilis (L.) DC.

No assessment available

Part(s) of plant used Use(s) Reference
Whole plant Galactagogue - Breastfeeding women 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]
Whole plant Cholagogue 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]
Plant Boils Used as a poultice for boils. 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]
Whole plant Galactagogue - Breastfeeding women 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]
Unspecified Snake-bite remedy Author citation differs: A. sessilis R. Br. 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]
Unspecified Indigestion (Used by: Africans) 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]
Whole plant Cholagogue 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]
Unspecified Abortifacient - Pregnant women (Used by: Africans) 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]
Unspecified Eye lotion Author citation differs: A. sessilis R. Br. Used in Ceylon. 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]
Unspecified Febrifuge Author citation differs: A. sessilis R. Br. Used in Ceylon. 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]
Plant Bile releasing Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved]
Plant Digestive disturbances Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved]
Plant Milk: stimulation - Breastfeeding women Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved]
Plant Boils Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved]
Plant Hernia: cure (Used by: Ijo) Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Plant Dysentery Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Unspecified Snake-bite remedy Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Plant Boils: to mature Use as a hot plant concoction. Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Plant Diseased parts of the body Hot plant concoction. Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Plant Diarrhoea Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Twigs (leafy) Snake bite treatment Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Plant Headache (Body part: Head) Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Plant sap Neuralgia Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Plant Diseases: many - Animals Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Plant Stomach disorders Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Plant Vertigo Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]
Unspecified Childbirth: before - Pregnant women (Used by: Ngoni) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Roots Mouth sores (Body part: Mouth Used by: Ngoni) Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved]
Plant Abortifacient - Pregnant women Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved]
Plant Fever remedies Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved]
Leaves Stomach disorders (Body part: Stomach) Abbiw, DK. 1990. Useful plants of Ghana: West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications; Royal Botanic Gardens, London; Kew. [All rights reserved]
Leaves Abscesses Abbiw, DK. 1990. Useful plants of Ghana: West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications; Royal Botanic Gardens, London; Kew. [All rights reserved]
Leaves Boils Abbiw, DK. 1990. Useful plants of Ghana: West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications; Royal Botanic Gardens, London; Kew. [All rights reserved]
Leaves Stomach ache (Body part: Stomach) Abbiw, DK. 1990. Useful plants of Ghana: West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications; Royal Botanic Gardens, London; Kew. [All rights reserved]
Leaves Indigestion Abbiw, DK. 1990. Useful plants of Ghana: West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications; Royal Botanic Gardens, London; Kew. [All rights reserved]
Leaves Eruptions Abbiw, DK. 1990. Useful plants of Ghana: West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications; Royal Botanic Gardens, London; Kew. [All rights reserved]
Leaves Stomach pains (Body part: Stomach) Abbiw, DK. 1990. Useful plants of Ghana: West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications; Royal Botanic Gardens, London; Kew. [All rights reserved]
Plant Indigestion Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Plant Abortifacient - Pregnant women Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved]
Plant Drawing objects from the body (Used by: Ijo) Burkill, HM. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved]

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