| Synonyms: |
Rhinacanthus nasutus sensu auctt., non (L.) Kurz Rhinacanthus xerophilus Meyer (1968: 63), non A. Meeuse. |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
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| Type location: |
Namibia |
| Notes: | Not listed in Figueiredo & Smith (2008). Likely included under what was there called R. nasutus. |
| Derivation of specific name: | kaokoensis: of the Kaoko veld in northern Namibia, where the type specimen was collected. |
| Habitat: | In dry bushland and open Colophospermum mopane woodland, growing on gravel and granite hills or koppies, sometimes in washes and on the banks of rivers. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 800 - 1200 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Northern Namibia and southwestern Angola. |
| Provinces: | CU,NA |
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| Endemic status: | Near Endemic |
| Red data list status: | Lower Risk - near threatened |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Darbyshire, I., Nanyeni, L., Chase, F.M. & Gonçalves, F.M.P. (2018). A synopsis of Rhinacanthus (Acanthaceae) in Angola and Namibia Kew Bulletin 73(21) Pages 2 - 6. (Includes a picture). |