Records determined by Diane Bridson

Determinations: 80

The following is a list of the records determined by Diane Bridson in species name order.

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NoSpeciesRecord dateRecorder(s)Coll.Det.Conf.HerbariaHabitatLocationLoc code(s) Outing codePlanted code Country QDSGrid ref.FZ DivAlt. (m)NotesLatLongLoc Acc Code
80868Agathisanthemum globosum2 Mar 1997DK Harder
DK Harder 3930 D Bridson K
Slightly disturbed woodland near recent village. Soil rocky quartz with steep ravine. Gwembe District; ca. 9.1 km NW of Sinazeze and Choma-Maamba intersection on road to Choma, collections from hill miombo vegetation type along deviation in road. 0Zambia1727C4S780

Occasional, in shade of small shrub; to 1 m in height; calyx light green, persistent, corolla caducous and white.

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80869Agathisanthemum globosum8 Mar 1997NB Zimba
NB Zimba 1053 D Bridson K
Undifferentiated Miombo-Combretum woodland. Brown Kalahari sands. Choma District; 40.9 km from Choma along Choma-Namwala Road. 0Zambia1626B4S1120

Shrub to 0.4 m, rare in woodland. Stems light green. Leaves pale on underside. Flowers cream. Bracts greenish cream. Anthers yellow.

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81543Craterispermum schweinfurthii25 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2139 D Bridson K
On rocks and in surrounding miombo woodland; rocky soils, Uapaca woodland.Chinsali District; Shiwa Ng'andu, Mansha River. Collections at Chusa Falls. 1170Zambia1131B1N1470

Occasional along stream among rocks; leaves light green; midrib dark purple underneath; young fruits light green turning deep purple when mature; upper leaf surface somewhat quilted.

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81544Craterispermum schweinfurthii27 Nov 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 31 D Bridson K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping areaChishimba Falls. Ca 32 km northwest of Kasama at Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area. 13 km from intersection of roads M3 and D20 on road D20 and 2 km south/southwest on access road to power station. 2010Zambia1030B2N1380

Tree with white inflorescences and brown anthers. Small, light green fruits ripening into black purple.

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81545Craterispermum schweinfurthii1 Mar 1995MM Nawa
MM Nawa 155 D Bridson K
Collections in riverine forest along stream and in adjacent woodland. Mwinilunga District; Lisombo Botanical Reserve along the Lisombo stream ca. 26 km from Ikelenge in Kafweko area; west of Ikelenge. 0Zambia1124B3W1230

Shrub; to 3 m; in forest near a river; stem green; leaves thick green; fruit in threes.

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81575Cremaspora triflora subsp. triflora5 Dec 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2198 D Bridson K
In small patch of thick forest on north side of falls and up slope towards Nsamba Lodge. Kaputa District; Nsumbu National Park, along Lufubu River at Mwepwe Falls (Kafuna Falls).1080Zambia0830D1N900

Rare understory shrub to 3 m; weak stems and wood; calyx green, all other flower parts white, sweetly, spicy fragrant; fruits bright pink-red.

-8.69222230.5488895
81576Cremaspora triflora subsp. triflora15 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 235 D Bridson K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp.910Zambia1132D1N940

2 m shrub, uncommon in shaded areas. Green-brown unripe fruit.

-11.63722232.6861115
81577Cremaspora triflora subsp. triflora25 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 319 D Bridson K
Stream and riverine forest dominated by bamboo, surrounded by hilly miombo woodland. Isoka District; 86.5 km from the Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0Zambia1033A3N1020

Shrub ca. 2 m tall, common under trees along the stream. Young fruit reddish-brown; leaves smooth, shiny, dark green on top, light green below.

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81586Crossopteryx febrifuga2 Dec 1993MC Merello
MC Merello 942 D Bridson K
Forest patches among cultivated areasMbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area No. 45, off Mbala-Mpulungu Road along dirt road D13 6.4 km from beginning. 0Zambia0831C3N930

Tree 3 m; buds cream-colored; open flowers greenish-cream colour; calyx green; young fruits green, capsular dries brown and splits. Frequent.

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81590Crossopteryx febrifuga14 Mar 1997NB Zimba
NB Zimba 1125 D Bridson K
Mopane woodland.Gwembe District; Siavonga area, Lukwechele PFA No. 184; 8.9 km along road 502 from road junction with Lusaka Siavonga road in mopane woodland. 0Zambia1628B3S510

Shrub to 2 m, spreading, occasional in woodland understory. Stems grey-brown. Leaves deep green. Fruits light green.

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81589Crossopteryx febrifuga8 Mar 1997NB Zimba
NB Zimba 1062 D Bridson K
Undifferentiated Miombo-Combretum woodland. Brown Kalahari sands. Choma District; 40.9 km from Choma along Choma-Namwala Road. 0Zambia1626B4S1120

Small tree to 3 m, common on sides of anthill. Stems light brown. Leaves light green, rough to touch. Fruits green and hairy.

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81588Crossopteryx febrifuga28 Feb 1997HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2415 D Bridson K
In sandy soils along beaches and shorelines. Sinazongwe District; Chete Island Game Park, on eastern edge of Lake Kariba. In much disturbed Combretum woodland, heavily grazed by elephants and game. 1990ZambiaS550

Shrub; 2.0 m, erect. Stems red-brown, peeling. Leaves thick. Fruits green with pale spots and teeth at apex, immature.

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81587Crossopteryx febrifuga18 Feb 1997HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2317 D Bridson K
On the escarpment and down valley to the Zambezi River. Mopane-Terminalia woodland with lithosol-cambisol soils. Livingstone District; Trust Land directly east of Mosi Oa Tunya National Park. Below Victoria Falls, along Sonqwe Gorge, 9.2 km east of the Lusaka-Livingstone Road.106,1200ZambiaS850

Tree; 3.0 m x 10 cm DBH. Leaves thick, waxy; with reddish midvein. Fruits green to dull red, soft, fleshy. DNA sample.

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81585Crossopteryx febrifuga26 Feb 1997B Luwiika
B Luwiika 501 D Bridson B Luwiika K
Sinazongwe District; Collecting near Siazwela village, Chief Sinazongwe, 4.1 km from Maamba/Sinazongwe Road turning East at the Sinazeze Shopping Center. 0Zambia1727A2S640

Shrub, 4 m, spreading by stream side. Bark/stems dark brown; leaves light green; fruits light green with reddish-brown spots.

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82262Fadogia ancylantha28 Feb 1996DK Harder
DK Harder 3552 D Bridson K
Collections in degraded miombo woodland on Kalahari sand. Kaoma District; ca. 6.4 km NE of Kaoma on Kaoma-Kasempa Road 2 km S of Kalamba village.0Zambia1424D2B1200

Suffrutex, occasional in woodland; stems brown; young fruit green to golden brown.

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82263Fadogia ancylantha12 Feb 1995NB Zimba
NB Zimba 522 D Bridson K
Solwezi District; 18.2 km along St. Francis Road past Chief Kapizimpanga Village (Palace). 0Zambia1226D1W0

Shrub; growing in a cluster; abundant; leaves smooth; flowers cream, becoming white when open; sweet juice in the flower.

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82366Geophila obvallata subsp. ioides1 Mar 1996NB Zimba
NB Zimba 701 D Bridson K
Kaoma District; 3 km NW along Kaoma-Lukulu Road from junction of Kaoma-Mongu Road. 0ZambiaB1050

Herb from extensive rhizome system; leaves green, rough to touch with brown petioles; fruits brown-green with green bracts.

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82541Hymenodictyon floribundum27 Feb 1995NB Zimba
NB Zimba 644 D Bridson K
On hill topMwinilunga District; Ikelenge; Milomba Hill, 12 km from turnoff of the Kalene Hill Road located 12.6 km from Ikelenge. 0Zambia1124A1W1440

Tree, to 3 m; on top of hill; stem light grey and smooth; leaves green with red veins; fruits brown.

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82696Keetia gueinzii23 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2109 D Bridson K
Collections around Kundalila Falls; below falls, in rocky soils and quartz sand, basalt outcrops. Kanona District; Kundalila Falls Picnic Area, 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy. at Kanona. 1210Zambia1330B1C1590

Lianescent shrub along stream at edge of woodland; all parts including outer calyx surfaces with brown pubescence; calyx green; corolla white; stigma and style white, sweetly fragrant.

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82698Keetia gueinzii17 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3144 D Bridson K
Collection along river, among rocks, in mushitu and in miombo woodland. Chinsali District; Chipomo Falls National Monument, along Chimanabuwi River. 0Zambia1132C2N1310

Frequent lianescent climber; stem and midrib with stiff brown pubescence; fruit green.

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82697Keetia gueinzii13 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3105 D Bridson K
Collections in riverine miombo forest and in surrounding miombo woodlands on sandy soils on Mwaleshi River.Mpika District; Mano Camp just outside and N of North Luangwa N.P. 910Zambia1132C1N1110

Frequent; lianescent shrub to 5 m; all herbaceous parts of plant with brown hairs; young fruit deep green.

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82695Keetia gueinzii16 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 1914 D Bridson K
Collections in small mushitu forest and mixed miombo with large termite mounds. Kasanka National Park, ca. 1 km E of Musande Tent Camp.990Zambia1230C1C1260

Scrambling lianescent shrub; calyx green; corolla light green; anthers brown; stigma and style green.

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82699Keetia venosa3 Aug 1992MG Bingham
MG Bingham 8505 D Bridson K
Lusaka District; Hummel's farm; Lusaka NE 25 km. 0Zambia1528A2C1100

Disturbed miombo woodland. Shrub, much branched.

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82700Keetia venosa21 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2036 D Bridson K
Collections below falls along Kaombe River in riverine forest. Rocky soils, quartz sand, basalt outcrops. Kundalila Falls Picnic Area, 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy. 1210Zambia1330B1C1370

Occasional shrub; young fruit green turning black if parasitzed.

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82701Keetia venosa13 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3116 D Bridson K
Collections in riverine miombo forest and in surrounding miombo woodlands on sandy soils on Mwaleshi River.Mpika District; Mano Camp just outside and N of North Luangwa N.P. 910Zambia1132C1N1110

Frequent lianescent shrub to 4 m; adaxial leaf surfaces shiny green; fruit green.

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82702Keetia venosa8 May 1994HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1341 D Bridson K
Open miombo woodlands, grasslands, and adjacent cultivated fields with large granitic outcropping of boulders. Serenje District; 57.0 km NW of Chisomo on the Chisomo-Serenje road (RD 223). Ca. 30.0 km SE of junction with the Serenje-Mpika road (T2). 0Zambia1330A4C1180

Shrub; 4.0 m, trailing to semi-lianescent. Plant with rusty-brown hairs. Flowers drying orange-brown. Fruits green, asymmetrical, immature. Uncommon.

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82704Keetia venosa22 Feb 1995NB Zimba
NB Zimba 606 D Bridson K
Mwinilunga District; Lwawu Mission ca. 47 km W of Mwinilunga; 4.7 km W of Lwawu mission, along Lushimba River. 0Zambia1124C1W1280

Rare; liana; growing in understory along river; bark brown; leaves smooth, green, and shiny on the adaxial surfaces; flower buds light green.

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82711Kohautia coccinea29 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3279 D Bridson K
In seasonal marsh/grassland with drier raised areas with miombo woodlands. Used for dry season pasture. Chinsali District; 25 km E-NE of (D18) Mubanga-Kasama Road and road (RD66) between pumping station at Misale and Chunga villages, nr. Ikola hills. 0Zambia0932D3N1200

Rare in slow drainage area; calyx light green; petals white outside on lobes; green on tube; bright orange-red on lobes inside.

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82928Mitracarpus hirtus2 Dec 1993MC Merello
MC Merello 939 D Bridson K
Disturbed forested ridge along Lake Tanganyika at Mbete Bay in Kalini Ridge. Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area No. 45, 9.9 km along dirt road D13 (off Mbala-Mpulungu Road). 2000Zambia0831D3N870

Perennial herb to 30 cm tall from taproot; calyx green; petals white; anthers light yellow; on sands along lake front (beach).

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82929Mitrasacmopsis quadrivalvis18 Mar 1996DK Harder
DK Harder 3741 D Bridson K
In Kalahari woodland and sand plainMongu District; Lukulo plain near Namilia village, Katabo L.F. (RD. 305) road and 35.1 km E from intersection of Mongu-Senanga Roads. 0Zambia1523A4B0

Annual; red at base of stem; petals white; young fruit green. Shade.

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82981Mussaenda arcuata22 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2096 D Bridson K
Collections around Kundalila Falls. Rocky soils, quartz sand and basalt outcrops. Kanona District; Kundalila Falls Picnic Area, 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy.1210Zambia1330B1C1590

Occasional linaescent shrub near water; stems brown with white lenticels; petioles and midrib pink; calyx and lobes green; corolla tube green outside; lobes bright yellow inside with triangular patches of rust-brown hairs forming a star around throat; young fruit green turning yellow at maturity; seeds black surrounded by sweet orange flesh; edible.

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82982Mussaenda arcuata11 Feb 1995DK Harder
DK Harder 2650 D Bridson K
Collections along Kifubwa River in forest and on shallow soils in woodland. Kifubwa (Chifubwa) Gorge National Monument. Ca. 4.6 km along Kyalalankuba Rd. south of Solwezi and ca. 2 km S of entrance to Solwezi Teacher Training College. National Heritage Site. 0Zambia1226A2W1230

Occasional; lianescent shrub; to 5 m; in understory; weak-wooded; calyx green; outer surface of corolla tube light green, bright yellow on lobes, brown at base inside and on tube.

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82983Mussaenda arcuata25 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 289 D Bridson K
Hilly area along Lualizi stream. Miombo woodland. Isoka District; Turnoff on the Isoka-Nakonde Road, ca. 18.9 km towards Muyombe. 0Zambia1032B3N930

Shrub; occasional along the stream. Leaves green on top, light green below; fruit light green.

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83092Otiophora caerulea26 Feb 1995DK Harder
DK Harder 2792 D Bridson K
Collections in riverine forest above source and in surrounding woodland of Uapaca, Aframomum; Pteridium. Ikelenge District; Zambezi Source National Heritage Site; 18.0 km S of Ikelenge then 4.8 km E on access road from Ikelenge-Mwinilunga Rd. 1140Zambia1124A4W1500

Occasional; in woodland; stems red-brown; upper stems reddish; corolla light purple; anthers yellow.

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83093Otiophora caerulea24 Feb 1995MM Nawa
MM Nawa 120 D Bridson K
Collection from miombo woodland, dambo and adjacent marsh/swamp. Mwinilunga District; ca. 6.5 km from Lwawu Mission in dambo near road. 0Zambia1124D2W1300

Occasional; in dambo in open water; stem red, with small short, scanty, white hairs; flowers with 5 petals, anthers yellow.

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83095Otiophora pycnostachys9 Dec 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2242 D Bridson K
At bridge over Katutwa River, in dambo on both sides of the road. Deep black soils. Mporokoso District; along Mporokoso-Kasama Road, 33.5 km ESE of intersection of Mporokoso-Nsama-Kasama Roads N of Mporokoso. 0Zambia0930A4N1470

Abundant herb from woody root; stems red; inflorescence bracts light green with red midrib below; all floral parts white.

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83096Otiophora pycnostachys21 Feb 1995DK Harder
DK Harder 2755 D Bridson K
Collections in woodland and in dambo at source of small stream. Mwinilunga District; ca. 15.8 km N/NE of Luawu Mission on Luwawu-Ikelenge Road at village Ipeba.0Zambia1124C1W1410

Widespread; sometimes clustered; perennial from bright yellow- fleshed root; stems reddish; calyx green; petals white, anthers white; galls light green with red.

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83097Otiophora pycnostachys23 Feb 1995B Luwiika
B Luwiika 90 D Bridson B Luwiika K
Protected Forest AreaMwinilunga District; Nkunyi Protected Forest Area; 9.04 km from Lwawu-Mwinilunga Junction. On Kabompo-Mwinilunga Road (D286). 0Zambia1124C4W1410

Rare, herbaceous; to ca. 20 cm tall; stems light green, solid; leaves opposite, long and slender; flowers purple, corolla tubular; roots woody, dark brown.

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83098Otiophora pycnostachys6 May 1994HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1312 D Bridson K
At Kakulwe stream, seasonally innundated grasslands (dambo). Fine, red, sandy, granitic soils. Serenje District; 7.0 km E-SE of the junction with Serenje-Mpika road, on road to Chisomo. 0Zambia1330A4C1350

Herb; 90 cm, erect. Stems shiny tan-red. Leaves glossy. Flowers white, tube blushed with pink. Anthers dark blue-black.

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83100Otomeria elatior9 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 193 D Bridson K
In miombo woodland above meadow. Serenje District; Kundalila Falls. Ca. 65 km from Serenje gas station on road to Mpika, turn to east for 15 km. 1210Zambia1330B1C1415

45 cm plant with bright red petals and yellow pistil giving strong scent.

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83183Pavetta crassipes26 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3220 D Bridson K
Collections along Kabundi stream in Fungwe National Forest # 429 and in woodland. Isoka District; ca. 87 km E/SE of intersection of Mpika-Nakonde Highway (Great North Road) on road to (RD72) Muyombe connecting to Muyombe (M14), collections along Kabundi stream in Fungwe National Forest # 429 and in woodland. 0Zambia1033A3N1020

Frequent along stream and not flowering on drier site; midribs bright white; fruit a dull green.

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83190Pavetta nitidula26 Feb 1995DK Harder
DK Harder 2787 D Bridson K
Collections in riverine forest above source and in surrounding woodland of Uapaca, Aframomum; Pteridium. Ikelenge District; Zambezi Source National Heritage Site; 18.0 km S of Ikelenge then 4.8 km E on access road from Ikelenge-Mwinilunga Rd. 1140Zambia1124A4W1500

Rare; shrub to 3 m; in forest; fruit red-purple.

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83191Pavetta nitidula13 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3127 D Bridson K
Collections in riverine miombo forest and in surrounding miombo woodlands on sandy soils on Mwaleshi River.Mpika District; Mano Camp just outside and N of North Luangwa N.P. 910Zambia1132C1N1110

Occasional; forest edge; lianescent; petal lobes light green, tipped in dark green; young fruit light green striped in darker green longitudinally.

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83192Pavetta nitidula25 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 306 D Bridson K
Stream and riverine forest dominated by bamboo, surrounded by hilly miombo woodland. Isoka District; 86.5 km from the Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0Zambia1033A3N1020

Uncommon shrub 4 m tall. Fruit light grey with dark green stripes.

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83199Pavetta schumanniana31 Jan 1995DK Harder
DK Harder 2537 D Bridson K
In miombo woodland once grazed. Soil silty, sand and hard-packed clay. Kabwe Rural District; Chisamba. Ca. 7 km W of Great North Road on road to Wardy Farm, collections on farm between farm house and Wangwe (sp?) River at western edge of property. 0Zambia1528C3C1140

Occasional; shrub; in miombo; calyx light green; petals white, fading to brown.

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83200Pavetta schumanniana26 Feb 1995DK Harder
DK Harder 2806 D Bridson K
Collections in riverine forest above source and in surrounding woodland of Uapaca, Aframomum; Pteridium. Ikelenge District; Zambezi Source National Heritage Site; 18.0 km S of Ikelenge then 4.8 km E on access road from Ikelenge-Mwinilunga Rd. 1140Zambia1124A4W1500

Shrub; multi-trunked from flanks of termite mound; stems with rough grey bark; fruit green.

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83201Pavetta schumanniana3 Mar 1997B Luwiika
B Luwiika 565 D Bridson B Luwiika K
Along the Maamba/Sinazongwe RoadChoma District; Collecting along the Maamba/Sinazongwe Road, 11.4 km from the Choma-Lusaka Road. 0Zambia1627C4S1200

Small, 2.5 m, spreading on termite mound, occasional. Stems dark brown to black; fruits dark green shiny; leaves dark green above, light underneath.

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83202Pavetta schumanniana27 Nov 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 11 D Bridson K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping areaChishimba Falls. Ca 32 km northwest of Kasama at Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area. 13 km from intersection of roads M3 and D20 on road D20 and 2 km south/southwest on access road to power station. 2010Zambia1030B2N1380

Tree, light green pedicel, lighter corolla opening into white petals. Long white filament with green anthers.

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83203Pavetta schumanniana16 Feb 1995NB Zimba
NB Zimba 550 D Bridson K
Solwezi District; Jiwundu Resettlement Area; near Jiwundu River. 0Zambia1225B1W1174

Occasional; tree; weak-wooded; bark dark brown; leaves hairy; fruits green with fluid inside.

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83372Psychotria spithamea1 Mar 1996NB Zimba
NB Zimba 750 D Bridson K
Growing in a colony on Kalahari sands in secondary forestKaoma District; 51.3 km NW along Kaoma-Lukulu Road, from junction of Kaoma-Mongu Road. 0Zambia1424C2B1080

Shrub; occasional; stem light brown; leaves green, rough; midvein white and very distinct; fruits cream.

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83370Psychotria spithamea14 May 1994HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1359 D Bridson K
Fine sand to rocky soils, primarily granite, feldspar and mica.Mpika District; North Luangwa National Park; Elephants Playground; ca. 14.0 km SE of Mano Camp. 910Zambia1132D2N880

Herb; suffrutex, 20 cm. Stems tan. Leaves pale below. Fruit pale red, shiny.

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83382Psydrax livida29 Feb 1996B Luwiika
B Luwiika 190 D Bridson B Luwiika K
Collecting in the Mavunda thicketsKaoma District; 33.1 km from Kaoma town on the Kasempa/Kaoma road. 0Zambia1424C2B1290

Tree; approx. 1.5 m tall; stems dark brown; leaves smooth, dark green; fruit shiny, dark green, forming a cluster.

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83383Psydrax livida3 Mar 1996B Luwiika
B Luwiika 265 D Bridson B Luwiika K
Miombo ForestLukulu District; Along the Kaoma/Lukulu Road in Miombo Forest; 69.4km from the Mongu/Lusaka road junction. 0ZambiaB1110

Tree; approx. 2.5 m tall; stem woody, greyish black; leaves smooth, dark green on top, light green underneath; fruits small, smooth, dark green hard seeded ripening to black.

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83384Psydrax livida26 Feb 1997B Luwiika
B Luwiika 519 D Bridson B Luwiika K
On banks of streamSinazongwe District; Collecting near Siazwela village, Chief Sinazongwe, 4.1 km from Maamba/Sinazongwe Road, turning East at the Sinazeze Shopping Center. 0Zambia1727A2S640

Shrub, 3 m on banks of stream. Stems and leaves shiny green; fruits yellowish-green.

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83385Psydrax livida2 Dec 1993MC Merello
MC Merello 934 D Bridson K
Disturbed forested ridge along Lake Tanganyika at Mbete Bay in Kalini Ridge. Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area No. 45, 9.9 km along dirt road D13 (off Mbala-Mpulungu Road). 2000Zambia0831D3N870

Tree 6-8 m; flowers white, slightly fragrant, visited by many flies and bees; stigmas yellowish exerted; branches smooth. Frequent.

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83386Psydrax livida30 Nov 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 62 D Bridson K
Miombo woodland with some human disturbance.Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area. 17.3 km northwest of Mbala-Tanzania road intersection with road to Kalambo Falls. 31.7 km from intersection at Sunga village. 1250Zambia0831C2N840

Occasional tree. Flower scented. Petals white turning light green.

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83387Psydrax livida1 Mar 1996NB Zimba
NB Zimba 725 D Bridson K
Kaoma District; 3 km NW along Kaoma-Lukulu Road from junction of Kaoma-Mongu Road. 0ZambiaB1050

Shrub; to 1.5 m tall; in Cryptosepalum thickets; leaves light green; fruits oval, dull green; bark of stem brown.

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83474Richardia scabra29 Feb 1996B Luwiika
B Luwiika 182 D Bridson B Luwiika K
Kaoma District; Along the Kalamba river, on the Kaoma/Kasempa road; 8.4 km from Kaoma town. 0ZambiaB1290

Scrambling plant light green on banks of stream; flowers 5, petals white; tap root with several hair roots.

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83480Rothmannia engleriana29 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2165 D Bridson K
Collections along road to Kalombo Falls. Ridgetop miombo woodland with large boulders and sandy soils.Mbala District; Lungu Protected Forest Area. 1250Zambia0831C1N1560

Occasional tree to 5 m; leaves pale green; fruit brown.

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83491Rothmannia engleriana1 Mar 1996NB Zimba
NB Zimba 751 D Bridson K
On Kalahari sands in thicketsKaoma District; 51.3 km NW along Kaoma-Lukulu Road, from junction of Kaoma-Mongu Road. 0Zambia1424C2B1080

Tree; to 1.5 m; common;; leaves green; corolla white appearing red inside; calyx green.

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83488Rothmannia engleriana24 Feb 1995MM Nawa
MM Nawa 105 D Bridson K
Mavunda thicketMwinilunga District; along Mwinilunga-Luwawu Mission Road; ca. 26 km from Luwawu Mission.0Zambia1124C1W1230

Tree; to 1.5 m; in thicket; leaves without hairs, smooth; stem and fruit brownish; fruit pear-shaped; not widespread.

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83486Rothmannia engleriana22 May 1994HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1420 D Bridson K
Along secondary road to radio transmitting tower. In rocky woodlands, with large boulders, slopes, and open areas. Predominantly granite, well eroded. Chinsali District; 24.5 km NW of junction with Isoka-Mpika road (T2); on the road to Mbesuma Ranch.0Zambia1032C4N1550

Tree; 2.5 m x 5 cm DBH. Bark grey, cracked to reveal rusty inner bark. Leaves waxy, thick. Fruits rusty-brown, scaly. Common on rocky slopes.

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83485Rothmannia engleriana14 May 1994HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1364 D Bridson K
Fine sand to rocky soils, primarily granite, feldspar and mica.Mpika District; North Luangwa National Park; Elephants Playground; ca. 14.0 km SE of Mano Camp. 910Zambia1132D2N880

Shrub; 2.0 m. Stems grey-rusty brown, smooth. Leaves thick, waxy above. Fruits dark rusty-tan surface, green underneath.

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83483Rothmannia engleriana29 Feb 1996B Luwiika
B Luwiika 194 D Bridson B Luwiika K
Collecting in the Mavunda thicketsKaoma District; 33.1 km from Kaoma town on the Kasempa/Kaoma road. 0Zambia1424C2B1290

Tree; approx. 3 m tall; bark greyish black; branches dark brown; leaves dark green, smooth on top, light green underneath; fruit dark brown when immature.

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83481Rothmannia engleriana5 Dec 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2217 D Bridson K
In small patch of thick forest on north side of falls and up slope towards Nsamba Lodge. Kaputa District; Nsumbu National Park, along Lufubu River at Mwepwe Falls (Kafuna Falls).1080Zambia0830D1N900

Occasional tree to 4 m; in woodland; leaves with light yellow veins adaxially; calyx yellow-green; corolla tube with white outside; lobes and throat with red spots; anthers white; stigma light yellow-white.

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83479Rothmannia engleriana22 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2100 D Bridson K
Collections around Kundalila Falls. Rocky soils, quartz sand and basalt outcrops. Kanona District; Kundalila Falls Picnic Area, 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy.1210Zambia1330B1C1590

Tree in woodland 8 m tall; pendant flowers fragrant; calyx green with brown hairs; corolla tube white outside; lobes white inside, green at edge of throat, speckled red on green in throat; young fruits brown.

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83484Rothmannia engleriana8 May 1994HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1339 D Bridson K
Open miombo woodlands, grasslands, and adjacent cultivated fields with large granitic outcropping of boulders. Serenje District; 57.0 km NW of Chisomo on the Chisomo-Serenje road (RD 223). Ca. 30.0 km SE of junction with the Serenje-Mpika road (T2). 0Zambia1330A4C1180

Tree; 4.0 m x 7 cm DBH. Outer bark grey, rough, cracked. Inner bark reddish-brown. Leaves bright green glossy above, dull, pale green below. Fruits green, covered with rusty-brown papery scales. Plant infested with ants.

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75393Rytigynia orbicularis18 Mar 1996DK Harder
DK Harder 3727 D Bridson K
Collection in local forest reserve Kalahari woodland. Mongu District; Katoba local forest (#286) ca. 2.9 km east of intersection of Katoba access road and Mongu-Senanga Road. 0Zambia1523A4B1030

Weak-wooded; shrub; leaves dull glaucous, green; branches light brown; fruit pedicel (positioned through leaf sinus); fruit light green to purple.

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83514Sabicea venosa26 Feb 1995DK Harder
DK Harder 2793 D Bridson K
Collections in riverine forest above source and in surrounding woodland of Uapaca, Aframomum; Pteridium. Ikelenge District; Zambezi Source National Heritage Site; 18.0 km S of Ikelenge then 4.8 km E on access road from Ikelenge-Mwinilunga Rd. 1140Zambia1124A4W1500

Occasional; vine to 3 m at edge of woodland; stems with light brown flaky bark; fruit turning light purple.

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83515Sabicea venosa24 Feb 1995MM Nawa
MM Nawa 103 D Bridson K
Mavunda thicketMwinilunga District; along Mwinilunga-Luwawu Mission Road; ca. 26 km from Luwawu Mission.0Zambia1124C1W1230

Climber; in thicket; leaves stem, fruits with small white hairs; fruit five-seeded.

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83516Sabicea venosa1 Mar 1995MM Nawa
MM Nawa 159 D Bridson K
Collections in riverine forest along stream and in adjacent woodland. Mwinilunga District; Lisombo Botanical Reserve along the Lisombo stream ca. 26 km from Ikelenge in Kafweko area; west of Ikelenge. 0Zambia1124B3W1230

Shrub; to 90 cm; in woodland; stem and leaves hairy; inferior ovary; calyx on fruit; fruit purple to red.

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83696Spermacoce dibrachiata2 Mar 1995DK Harder
DK Harder 2858 D Bridson K
Collections from within woodland with rocky outcrops. Mwinilunga District; Mulumbi Hill ca. 5 km S-SE of Kalene Hill (Hospital); along Kalene ridge where road crosses. 0Zambia1124A1W1325

Frequent; in woodland; from light brown tuber, spindle-shaped; corolla tube white at base; lighter purple outside, deeper inside; filaments dark purple; anthers light yellow-white; outer inflorescence bracts sometimes red.

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83702Spermacoce dibrachiata18 Feb 1995MM Nawa
MM Nawa 46 D Bridson K
Collections from rocky outcrops, Jirundu swamp, and Chana (plain)Solwezi District; Jirundu Botanical Reserve; ca. 110 km NW of Solwezi, then ca. 10 km off the Solwezi-Mwinilunga Road at Kambezi Primary School junction. 0Zambia1125D3W1440

Occasional; in the plain; stem and leaves hairy; 2 bracts on the inflorescence; flowers purple; 80 cm tall.

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83697Spermacoce dibrachiata9 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 199 D Bridson K
In miombo woodland above meadow. Serenje District; Kundalila Falls. Ca. 65 km from Serenje gas station on road to Mpika, turn to east for 15 km. 1210Zambia1330B1C1415

Common meadow plant ca. 45 cm tall. White corolla tubes borne on terminal inflorescence head.

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83717Spermacoce senensis28 Feb 1997HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2395 D Bridson K
In sandy soils along beaches and shorelines. Sinazongwe District; Chete Island Game Park, on eastern edge of Lake Kariba. In much disturbed Combretum woodland, heavily grazed by elephants and game. 1990ZambiaS530

Herb; 65 cm, erect. Leaves strongly veined. Calyx white to green. Corolla white with fine purple stripes. Anthers white. Common.

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83891Tarenna pavettoides subsp. gillmanii21 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2045 D Bridson K
Collections below falls along Kaombe River in riverine forest. Rocky soils, quartz sand, basalt outcrops. Kundalila Falls Picnic Area, 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy. 1210Zambia1330B1C1370

Occasional shrub to 3 m tall; buds and flowers green.

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83893Tarenna pavettoides subsp. gillmanii15 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 232 D Bridson K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp.910Zambia1132D1N940

Shrub of 3 m, common along the river; soft wood.

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84017Tricalysia pallens22 Feb 1995NB Zimba
NB Zimba 589 D Bridson K
Mwinilunga District; Lwawu Mission ca. 47 km W of Mwinilunga; 4.7 km W of Lwawu mission, along Lushimba River. 0Zambia1124C1W1280

Shrub, in understory along river; bark brown; leaves dull green, smooth; fruit green.

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83881Vangueria discolor28 Feb 1996DK Harder
DK Harder 3566 D Bridson K
Collections in degraded miombo woodland on Kalahari sand. Kaoma District; ca. 6.4 km NE of Kaoma on Kaoma-Kasempa Road 2 km S of Kalamba village.0Zambia1424D2B1200

Suffrutex; stems dark green with black spots; leaves pale green below; fruit green, becoming orange.

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84161Virectaria major subsp. decumbens25 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2153 D Bridson K
On rocks and in surrounding miombo woodland; rocky soils, Uapaca woodland.Chinsali District; Shiwa Ng'andu, Mansha River. Collections at Chusa Falls. 1170Zambia1131B1N1470

Occasional weak-wooded herb along water, to 1 m tall; buds purple-pink; corolla tube white; corolla lobes white.

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