Ruellia angolensis I.Darbysh. & E.Tripp
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| Status:
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Native |
Description:
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Type location:
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Angola, Benguela |
| Notes:
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A recently described species (2023), not listed in Figueiredo & Smith (2008). |
| Derivation of specific name:
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angolensis: of Angola, wher this species is found. |
| Habitat:
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In open, Brachystegia miombo woodland
on stony soils, bushland, sometimes found in adjacent
young plantations of sisal. |
| Altitude range: (metres) |
1050 - 1300 m |
| Flowering time: | Oct-Nov |
| Worldwide distribution:
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Only known from southwestern Angola. |
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BE,CS
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| Endemic status:
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Endemic |
| Red data list status:
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Endangered
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| Spot characters:
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| Literature:
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Darbyshire I., Tchamba J. & Manzitto-Tripp, E.A. (2023). A synopsis of Ruellia (Acanthaceae) in Angola, including two species new to science Rheedea, Journal of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy 33(4) Pages 259 - 262. Protologue (Includes a picture).
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