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Synonyms: |
Justicia sp. A sensu Champluvier in Flore du Rwanda III: 468, 1985 |
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Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
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Notes: | The other described subsp. saxatilis Champl. & I.Parm. is only known from Equatorial Guinea and it is surprising, to say the least, that two taxa with such a vastly disjunct and limited distribution, are not separated at species level. |
Derivation of specific name: | |
Habitat: | Along marshes, stream banks, meadows and roadsides. |
Altitude range: | 1900 - 1500 m |
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Worldwide distribution: | Only known from the Nyungwe Forest area in Rwanda and nearby areas in Burundi. |
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Endemic status: | Near Endemic |
Red data list status: | Vulnerable |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Content last updated: | Sunday 24 March 2024 |
Literature: |
Champluvier, D. (1985). Acanthaceae Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume III Page 468. as Justicia sp. A. (Includes a picture). Fischer, E. & Killmann, D. (2008). Illustrated Field guide to the Plants of Nyungwe National Park Rwanda. University of Koblenz-Landau. Pages 590 - 591. as Justicia sp. (Includes a picture). Hedren, M. (1988). The taxonomy of the Justicia mollugo group (Justicia sect. Harnieria, Acanthaceae) Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 58(1-2) Pages 154 - 158. Protologue for the species (Includes a picture). |
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