Ludwigia abyssinica A. Rich.

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Luwawa Forest Reserve, Viphya

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Synonyms:	Jussiaea abyssinica (A. Rich.) Dandy & Brenan Ludwigia jussiaeoides sensu Harv.
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Status:	Native
Description:	Robust well-branched perennial herb, up to 3 m tall, sometimes woody at the base. Leaves lanceolate or elliptic, 2-13 cm long, hairless except for some minute hairs on midrib and margin when very young; petiole 2-20 mm long. Flowers in clusters on short, axillary, small-leaved shoots, yellow. Sepals, petals and stamens 4. Capsule 10-20 mm long, light brown, finely pitted when young, becoming smooth, hairless.
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Derivation of specific name:	abyssinica: of Abyssinia (Ethiopia)
Habitat:	In swampy places.
Altitude range:	Up to 1900 m
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Worldwide distribution:	Widespread in tropical Africa, South Africa and Madagascar.
Malawi distribution:	N,S
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Content last updated:	Wednesday 18 November 2020
Literature:	Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 92. Heath, A. & Heath, R. (2009). Field Guide to the Plants of Northern Botswana including the Okavango Delta Kew Publishing Page 298. (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 65. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 82. Raven, P.H. (1978). Onagraceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 340 - 341. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 90. Timberlake, J.R. & Childes, S.L. (2004). Biodiversity of the Four Corners Area: Technical Reviews Volume Two (Chapter 5-15) Appendix 5-1: Plant Checklist Occasional Publications in Biodiversity 15 Page 220.

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