Leptactina prostrata K.Schum.

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Synonyms: Heinsia gossweileri Wernham
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Status: Native
Description:
Type location:
Angola, Cuando-Cubango
Notes:
Derivation of specific name: prostrata: protrate; with stems lying closely along the surface of the ground.
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Worldwide distribution: Only known from Angola.
Provinces: CC,HA,HI,MO
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Endemic status: Endemic
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Literature:

Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2008). Plants of Angola Strelitzia 22 SANBI, Pretoria Page 144.


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External websites:

African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Leptactina prostrata
African Plant Database: Leptactina prostrata
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Leptactina prostrata
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Leptactina prostrata
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Leptactina prostrata
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
iNaturalist: Leptactina prostrata
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Leptactina prostrata
JSTOR Plant Science: Leptactina prostrata
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Leptactina prostrata
Plants of the World Online: Leptactina prostrata
Tropicos: Leptactina prostrata
Wikipedia: Leptactina prostrata


Copyright: The Angola flora team, 2026

The Angola flora team (2026). Flora of Angola: Species information: Leptactina prostrata.
https://www.angolaflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=268130, retrieved 17 September 2026

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