Merremia pinnata (Hochst. ex Choisy) Hallier f.
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Msorodoni Farm
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Near Rhino Hotel, Old Runde Bridge, Mwenezi
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Besna Kobila Estate, Matobo.
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Besna Kobila Estate, Matobo.
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Besna Kobila Estate, Matobo.
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Katima Mulilo area, near APL power plant
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Katima Mulilo area, near APL power plant
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Mweshi area, Mwense Distr., Luapula Province
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Nsumbu National Park; Nsama Distr., Northern Province
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Mweshi area, Mwense Distr., Luapula Province
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Nsumbu National Park; Nsama Distr., Northern Province
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Nsumbu National Park; Nsama Distr., Northern Province
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Chaima, Sofala
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Chaima, Sofala
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Synonyms:
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Ipomoea pinnata Hochst. ex Choisy
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Common names:
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Frequency:
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Status:
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Native |
Description:
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Trailing or twining annual. Leaves deeply pinnatifid, sessile, feather-like. Flowers in clusters of 1 to 3, white to yellow. Ovary with stiff, long hairs. Fruit an ovoid capsule, straw-coloured. |
Notes:
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Derivation of specific name:
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pinnata: with pinnate leaves |
Habitat:
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In mixed woodland, grassland, roadsides and cultivated land, often in rocky places. |
Flowering time: | Jan - Apr |
Worldwide distribution:
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Widespread in tropical Africa and South Africa. |
Growth form(s):
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Climber, annual.
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Endemic status:
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Insects associated with this species:
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Spot characters:
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Display spot characters for this species |
Content last updated: |
Saturday 17 March 2018 |
Literature:
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Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 38.
Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 25.
Gonçalves, M.L. (1987). Convolvulaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(1) Page 37.
Heath, A. & Heath, R. (2009). Field Guide to the Plants of Northern Botswana including the Okavango Delta Kew Publishing Page 234. (Includes a picture).
Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 37.
Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 51.
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M.
(2024).
Flora of Caprivi: Species information: Merremia pinnata. https://www.capriviflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=147380, retrieved 11 May 2024
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