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| Frequency: | Local and rare. |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
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| Type location: |
Angola, Namibe |
| Notes: | Recently described (2019). Not in Figueiredo & Smith (2008). |
| Derivation of specific name: | deserticola: desert-loving, desert dwelling. |
| Habitat: | In rocky desert areas, growing in sheltered crevices and edges of rock outcrops in barren terrain including on limestone and slate. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 350 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Only known from southwestern Angola. |
| Provinces: | NA |
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| Endemic status: | Endemic |
| Red data list status: | Lower Risk - least concern |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Darbyshire, I., Tripp, E.A. & Chase, F.M. (2019). A taxonomic revision of Acanthaceae tribe Barlerieae in Angola and Namibia. Part 1 Kew Bulletin 74(5) Pages 33 - 37. Protologue (Includes a picture). |