Records made by Nkhoma

Records: 99

The following is a list of the records made by Nkhoma 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
80768 Acacia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha 26 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 3242 RE Gereau MO
Collections at turn out along roadside, in steep woodland and in valley bottoms with seasonal water. In Fungwe National Forest Isoka District; ca. 84 km E-SE of intersection of Mpika-Nakonde Highway (Great North Hwy.) on road to (RD72). Connecting to Muyombe (M14), In Fungwe National Forest, # 429. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1050

Tree, frequent, 4-5 m tall with grey-beige bark; nectaries above pulvini black; pods deep green with black hairs.

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80786 Acalypha chirindica 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 28 AR Smith K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Yellow with tinges of red in male inflorescence. Red female inflorescence.

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80791 Acalypha polymorpha 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 96 AR Smith K
Small meadow surrounded by miombo woodland. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 12.5 km along road D549. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1500

Small occasional plant with red inflorescence.

-8.933333 31.183333 5
80790 Acalypha polymorpha 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 38 AR Smith K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Female inflorescence red, slender pistils. Trilocular ovary. Male inflorescence pink below the female.

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80856 Aeschynomene mimosifolia 24 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 267 B Mackinder VR Clark K
Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland. Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1200

1 m tall shrub. Fairly common along the road. Very sticky stems. Yellow inflorescence and flat 2-lobed pods.

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80855 Aeschynomene mimosifolia 19 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1977 DK Harder MO
In miombo vegetation on sand Kasanka National Park; c. 11 km E of Musande Tent Camp and 4 km W of pontoon over Kasanka River. 99 0 Zambia 1230C2 C 1170

Occasional suffrutex from woody root; calyx light green with purple tint; all petals orange-yellow except keel which is green; young pod green.

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80866 Afzelia quanzensis 18 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1947 DK Harder MO
In seasonally inundated area on deep alluvial soils. Kasanka National Park, Luwombwa River. 99 0 Zambia 1230C1 C 1170

Frequent tree in woodland; light tan; calyx light yellow and green; "standard" green on back, orange turning red on front; all other petals and flower parts green.

-12.538611 30.227778 5
81005 Antidesma membranaceum 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 217 G McPherson MO
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

Uncommon tree up to 8 m tall; abundant fruit from light green to red to black.

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81004 Antidesma membranaceum 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 78 AR Smith K
Miombo woodland in hilly topography. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 3 km along road D549. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1320

Tree 4 m tall with small green female inflorescence.

-8.935556 31.174167 5
81015 Antidesma venosum 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 239 G McPherson MO
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

Uncommon shrub growing in a dried stream bed up to 4 m tall. Light green fruits ripening to red.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
81016 Antidesma venosum 25 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 279 G McPherson MO
Hilly area along Lualizi stream. Miombo woodland. Isoka District; Turnoff on the Isoka-Nakonde Road, ca. 18.9 km towards Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1032B3 N 930

Small tree; 4 m high x 5 cm in diameter.

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57706 Artabotrys monteiroae 19 Sep 1993 MG Bingham
CN Nkhoma
MG Bingham 9701 MO
Munchiwemba dambo Mkushi, Moffats’ Farm, Munchiwemba dambo 0 Zambia 1329D3 1400

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81032 Artabotrys monteiroae 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 260 GE Schatz MO
Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland. Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1200

Tall spindly shrub of 6 m. Characteristic hook on branches and small oval fruits. Growing on edge of stream.

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81033 Artabotrys monteiroae 25 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 308 GE Schatz MO
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. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1020

Occasional climber along the stream in shade, climbing to ca. 10 m. Fruits dark green, clustering with light green calyx.

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81182 Brachystegia spiciformis 8 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 1335 FJ Breteler WAG
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). 0 Zambia 1330A4 C 1180

Tree; 8 m x 10 cm DBH. Bark grey, smooth. Leaves glossy. Fruits pale yellowish-green, immature.

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81181 Brachystegia spiciformis 15 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 219 DK Harder MO
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

Small 4 m tall plant. Pod with pointed tip.

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81179 Brachystegia spiciformis 29 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 2162 DK Harder MO
Collections along road to Kalombo Falls. Ridgetop miombo woodland with large boulders and sandy soils. Mbala District; Lungu Protected Forest Area. 125 0 Zambia 0831C1 N 1560

Occasional tree 10 m, in miombo; calyx light green; petals (?) light white-green; young fruits light green with brown hairs; fruits and old flowers slightly fragrant.

-8.621667 31.246389 5
81337 Chlorophytum colubrinum 30 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 65 I Nordal 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. 125 0 Zambia 0831C2 N 840

A half meter tall plant with white petals. Trilocular fruit.

-8.695000 31.269444 4
81355 Chlorophytum rubribracteatum 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 22 CS Bjora I Nordal Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Small plant with 3 outer red petals with white margins, 3 inner white petals. White pistil and stamens with green anthers.

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81357 Chlorophytum subpetiolatum 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 85 I Nordal Miombo woodland in hilly topography. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 6.2 km along road D549. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1320

White inflorescence.

-8.935556 31.174167 5
81480 Commelina africana 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 206 RB Faden US
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

30 cm prostrate vine growing in seasonal flooded area. Pink and yellow inflorescence.

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81544 Craterispermum schweinfurthii 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 31 D Bridson K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

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

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81577 Cremaspora triflora subsp. triflora 25 May 1994 CN 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. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1020

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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81576 Cremaspora triflora subsp. triflora 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 235 D Bridson K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

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

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81607 Crotalaria caudata 13 May 1994 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 3086 DK Harder MO
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. 91 0 Zambia 1132C1 N 1110

Common, weak-wooded, in grassland; to 1.5 m; stems purple; standard at base bright yellow turning orange to deep brown; pods green then brown.

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81608 Crotalaria caudata 9 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 181 DK Harder MO
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. 121 0 Zambia 1330B1 C 1415

Uncommon shrub on the edge of the meadow. Yellow flowers, green to brown pods.

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81609 Crotalaria caudata 6 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 1320 RM Polhill 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. 0 Zambia 1330A4 C 1350

Herb; 1.0 m erect from woody, stout base, many branched at base. Stems green. Banner bright yellow, keel yellowish-green, wings bright yellow. Fruit pods inflated, green, immature.

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81615 Crotalaria cleomifolia 25 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 284 CN Nkhoma Hilly area along Lualizi stream. Miombo woodland. Isoka District; Turnoff on the Isoka-Nakonde Road, ca. 18.9 km towards Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1032B3 N 930

Occasional along the stream. 2 m tall. Calyx light green, 5 modified petals, yellow in colour, wing and keel light yellow, petals fading to red. Leaves green above, light green below.

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81649 Crotalaria lachnophora 7 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 3069 DK Harder MO
Collections along banks of river and in surrounding woodland. Serenje District; along Chisomo-Serenje Road, ca. 41.2 km from Chisomo Village, at bridge over Fukwe River. 0 Zambia 1330C2 C 1110

Abundant; weak-wooded herb to 3 m; along stream; calyx light green covered with brown hairs; all corolla parts bright yellow; standard with brown-black streaks inside at claw; keel with white-green beak; pods light green.

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81650 Crotalaria lachnophora 24 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 262 DK Harder MO
Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland. Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1200

1 m tall shrub with yellow inflorescence and hairy pods.

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81703 Cryptolepis oblongifolia 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 105 WD Stevens MO
Open woodland Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1740

Shrub with white inflorescence and red-purple fruit.

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81704 Cryptolepis oblongifolia 25 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 294 WD Stevens MO
In the flat miombo woodlands. Isoka District; Ca. 67.9 km from the turnoff on the Isoka-Nakonde Road towards Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033B4 N 830

Shrub ca. 30 cm tall, occasional in the woodlands. Leaves light green on both sides; fruit long, ca. 2 cm in diameter, light green fading to purple.

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81721 Cucumis hirsutus 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 243 S Bodine MO
In riverine forest along dried up streams in miombo woodland. Isoka District; 95.3 km from Isoka turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1320

Uncommon prostrate vine ca. 1.5 m long near the stream. Rough surface leaves and yellow inflorescence.

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81898 Dioscorea schimperiana 25 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 326 RE Gereau MO
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. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1020

Common twining plant on bamboo ca. 7 m long, along the river. Fruit light green, papery-winged, slightly thin in middle; leaves green on top, light green with short hairs below.

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82002 Dolichos kilimandscharicus subsp. kilimandscharicus 1 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 104 DK Harder MO
Open woodland Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1740

Common plant with stem green to purple. Inflorescence light yellow with purple streaks. Wings almost completely purple.

-8.933333 31.183333 5
82001 Dolichos kilimandscharicus subsp. kilimandscharicus 1 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 71 DK Harder MO
Miombo woodland in hilly topography. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 3 km along road D549. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1320

Locally common plant with yellow-green pods turning brown-purple; stem purple.

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82023 Dorstenia benguellensis 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 113 C Berg Open woodland Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1740

Purple stem. Inflorescence green with purple.

-8.933333 31.183333 5
82032 Dracaena mannii 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 13 WAG
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Slender tree with orange peduncle and orange-brown fruits.

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82120 Entada abyssinica 25 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 2144 RE Gereau MO
On rocks and in surrounding miombo woodland; rocky soils, Uapaca woodland. Chinsali District; Shiwa Ng'andu, Mansha River. Collections at Chusa Falls. 117 0 Zambia 1131B1 N 1470

Tree 10 m; rough, grey bark, thornless; calyx light green; filaments white; anthers light yellow; inflorescence turning orange then brown.

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82121 Entada abyssinica 27 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 15 RE Gereau MO
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Tree 5-6 m with sweet flower scent; white filaments with yellow anthers ageing to yellow flowers.

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82157 Eragrostis racemosa 7 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 128 L Fish PRE
In green thickets on flat land Kaputa District; Nsumbu National Park. 11.6 km from Nkamba Lodge west, 4.4 km southwest from bridge on road to park gate at Nsumbu in green thickets on flat land. 108 0 Zambia 0830C2 N 1000

Anthers purple-blue.

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82188 Eriosema rhynchosioides 23 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 2111 DK Harder MO
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. 121 0 Zambia 1330B1 C 1590

Occasional among rocks in sand; stems red-purple; calyx green; standard yellow and extensively reddish outside, yellow at base, orange at tip and striped red between inside; wings reddish over yellow at base, yellow at tip; keel light green.

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82233 Eulophia cucullata 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 17 PJ Cribb K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

3 outer purple-green petals, 3 inner bright purple petals, white rostrum. Fused anthers to petals.

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82314 Ficus thonningii 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 240 C Berg In riverine forest along dried up streams in miombo woodland. Isoka District; 95.3 km from Isoka turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1320

4 m tall tree in grassland with much latex; uncommon. Small light green fruits turning purplish, borne on short stalks on the branches.

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82315 Ficus thonningii 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 241 C Berg In riverine forest along dried up streams in miombo woodland. Isoka District; 95.3 km from Isoka turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1320

4 m tall; uncommon tree producing latex; small fruits borne on leaf axils.

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82327 Fimbristylis dichotoma 25 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 321 C Archer PRE
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. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1020

Very common sedge among rocks, along the stream. Inflorescence reddish-brown.

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82335 Flacourtia indica 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 269 CN Nkhoma Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland. Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1200

Occasional shrub of 2 m with prickles on stem. Edible fruits.

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82372 Gladiolus atropurpureus 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 16 P Goldblatt MO
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Slender plant 50 cm tall. 3 outer petals yellowish-green with a purple blotch. 3 inner petals with purple streak. Light green filaments, purple edges on the anthers.

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82406 Glossostelma carsonii 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 100 DJ Goyder K
Open woodland Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1740

Rare plant with purplish sepals and orange petals.

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82468 Haumaniastrum villosum 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 207 AJ Paton K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

1.5 m; uncommon herb. Inflorescence white ending in purple.

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82514 Hibiscus surattensis 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 223 P Fryxell Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

Plant covered with white hairs as well as nasty red spines. Yellow petals with red inner base; light yellow pistils with red stigmas and red stamens.

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82628 Indigofera spicata 8 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 980 Dried dambo and grasslands around Lake Mweru Wantipa. Kaputa District; Mweru Wantipa National Park, along main road through park (D-37) 18.6 km south of northern park gate. 94 0 Zambia 0829D1 N 1000

Prostrate perennial herb; sepals light green; all petals white at base; coral towards tips; fruits green flushed with red at apex. Uncommon.

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82647 Ipomoea eriocarpa 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 258 GW Staples BISH
Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland. Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1200

Common vine especially along the road in grassland. Fruits enclosed in elongate bracts.

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82672 Julbernardia globiflora 16 May 1994 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 3136 FJ Breteler WAG
Miombo woodland species mixed with cultivated ornamentals. Mpika District; Mpika town, Chitulika [Ministry of Local Govt. & Housing Hostels] ca. 2 km west of Serenje-Mpika Road, collections within encampment. 0 Zambia 1131C4 N 1200

Frequent; to 8 m; leaves glossy; pods with velvety brown hairs, bark deeply fissured.

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82673 Julbernardia globiflora 17 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 3171 FJ Breteler WAG
Collection along river, among rocks, in mushitu and in miombo woodland. Chinsali District; Chipomo Falls National Monument, along Chimanabuwi River. 0 Zambia 1132C2 N 1310

Occasional tree, 4 m; in grassland among rocks, 10 cm dbh; pods above foliage, with black-brown hairs; leaflets green with brown-black tomentum on midrib.

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82688 Justicia phyllostachys 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 261 KB Vollesen K
Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland. Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1200

Occasional 1 m plant with grooved stem. White flowers with pink splash. Cream-colored stamens and pistil.

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82689 Justicia phyllostachys 25 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 325 KB Vollesen 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. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1020

Herb ca. 1 m tall, common along the roadside. Inflorescence bright pink; stem green.

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82713 Kotschya aeschynomenoides 15 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 228 B Mackinder K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

1 m tall annual with purple inflorescence. Light green stamens and yellow anthers. Purple pistil.

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82717 Kyllinga platyphylla 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 23 C Archer PRE
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

White inflorescence with yellow anthers.

-10.152778 30.915000 4
82726 Landolphia parvifolia 30 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 61 AJM Leeuwenberg WAG
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. 125 0 Zambia 0831C2 N 840

Occasional tree. Flowers fragrant. White petals turning slightly brown.

-8.695000 31.269444 4
82827 Lycopodiella cernua 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 8 AR Smith UC
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Small plant ca. 30 cm tall.

-10.152778 30.915000 4
82883 Melinis macrochaeta 9 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 200 L Fish PRE
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. 121 0 Zambia 1330B1 C 1415

Annual among rocks. Red/purple glumes. Stems red, somewhat sticky. Inflorescence more open on maturity.

-13.152500 30.722222 5
82919 Mimosa pigra 18 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1932 RE Gereau MO
In seasonally inundated area on deep alluvial soils. Kasanka National Park, Luwombwa River. 99 0 Zambia 1230C1 C 1170

Frequent shrub at edge of water; flowers pink with yellow pollen; pods golden-green, maturing dark brown-black.

-12.538611 30.227778 5
82918 Mimosa pigra 8 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 991 RE Gereau MO
Dried dambo and grasslands around Lake Mweru Wantipa. Kaputa District; Mweru Wantipa National Park, along main road through park (D-37) 18.6 km south of northern park gate. 94 0 Zambia 0829D1 N 1000

Shrub, armed; 70-80 cm tall; flowers pale pink, fruits golden-green; leaves close when touched.

-8.683333 29.533333 5
82983 Mussaenda arcuata 25 May 1994 CN 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. 0 Zambia 1032B3 N 930

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

-10.267500 32.723611 5
82993 Neorautanenia mitis 2 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 953 DK Harder MO
Disturbed forest along stream bed. Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area No. 45, along dirt road D13 1.7 km west of its intersection with Mbala-Mpulungu Road. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1040

Perennial vine, prostrate, with erect leaves 25 cm tall; blue-grey under sides with sandpaper texture; calyx green tinged with purple; banner green streaked with purple; wings purple, keel white, anthers orange-yellow; stamens white; young pods with a golden-brown pubescence.

-8.816667 31.133333 5
83001 Nephrolepis undulata 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 226 F Toka Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

Green stem, cordate alternate leaves.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
83003 Nervilia petraea 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 19 PJ Cribb K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Small 10 cm tall plant. Locally common ca. 60 m from stream in open woodland. White corolla with yellow fused anther.

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83073 Oplismenus hirtellus 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 234 L Fish PRE
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

Perennial grass, common in shady sandy area near river; red awns, green at base. Red stigmas.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
83100 Otomeria elatior 9 May 1994 CN 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. 121 0 Zambia 1330B1 C 1415

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

-13.152500 30.722222 5
83165 Parinari curatellifolia 9 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 161 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. 121 0 Zambia 1330B1 C 1415

Fairly common tree, 15 m tall. Abundant brownish-green, unripe fruit.

-13.152500 30.722222 5
83192 Pavetta nitidula 25 May 1994 CN 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. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1020

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

-10.373611 33.167500 5
83202 Pavetta schumanniana 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 11 D Bridson K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

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

-10.152778 30.915000 4
83220 Peltophorum africanum 5 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
E Tmngonga
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta E Tmngonga 1857 DK Harder MO
In miombo woodland along stream (seasonal) at permanent pool. Musi-oa Tunia National Park, along road to Songwe Gorge ca. 4 km SW of intersection with Zimbabwe-Livingstone Road. 106 0 Zambia 1725D4 S 870

Frequent tree to 4 m tall; young parts curved with light brown hairs; calyx light green; corolla bright yellow; filaments yellow-green; anthers yellow.

-17.969167 25.864167 5
83217 Peltophorum africanum 18 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1953 DK Harder MO
Collections in riverine forest. Kasanka National Park, along Musande River. Along eastern shore approx. 1.5 km S of Musande Tent Camp. 99 0 Zambia 1230C1 C 1170

Tree of miombo to 8 m; calyx light green with darker brown hairs outside, lighter green inside; petals bright yellow; anthers yellow-orange.

-12.527222 30.138333 5
83230 Pericopsis angolensis 16 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1906 DK Harder MO
Collections in small mushitu forest and mixed miombo with large termite mounds. Kasanka National Park, ca. 1 km E of Musande Tent Camp. 99 0 Zambia 1230C1 C 1260

Frequent miombo tree to 10 m; sometimes tipped up and growing horizontally; all surfaces including up to calyx covered with golden hairs; white standard streaked with deep purple with light green middle spot; wings purple; keel white with purple stripes. N.V. "umvbanga"

-12.516667 30.133333 5
83229 Pericopsis angolensis 1 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 107 DK Harder MO
Open woodland Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1740

Tree with brown calyx and purple-streaked petals. Stamens and pistil green.

-8.933333 31.183333 5
83228 Pericopsis angolensis 29 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 2188 DK Harder MO
Collections right above falls, in surrounding forest and along road in sandy soil in miombo woodland. Mbala District; Lungu Protected Forest Area; Kalambo Falls National Heritage site. 125 0 Zambia 0831C1 N 1230

Tree 10 m; on steep slopes calyx olive-green; petioles and petiolules with brown pubescence; calyx lobes white inside; standard white with purple veins on both sides; wings white; keel white; young pods green.

-8.597222 31.239444 5
83266 Phyllanthus muellerianus 25 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 283 G McPherson MO
Hilly area along Lualizi stream. Miombo woodland. Isoka District; Turnoff on the Isoka-Nakonde Road, ca. 18.9 km towards Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1032B3 N 930

A shrub with a number of branches at the base. 3 m tall. common along the roadside. Stem has thorns at the node. Oval-shaped leaves. Red juicy fruits, small in size.

-10.267500 32.723611 5
83386 Psydrax livida 30 Nov 1993 CN 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. 125 0 Zambia 0831C2 N 840

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

-8.695000 31.269444 4
83403 Pterocarpus angolensis 9 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 172 DK Harder MO
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. 121 0 Zambia 1330B1 C 1415

Fairly common tree. Round winged fruit.

-13.152500 30.722222 5
83449 Rhynchosia goetzei 24 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 259 B Mackinder K
Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland. Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1200

Occasional vine over 1 m long. Purple streaked standard, yellow inner petals.

-10.357500 33.198611 5
83455 Rhynchosia nyasica 22 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 1451 B Mackinder VR Clark K
In miombo woodlands, flats and grassy areas. At base of Mututa Ridge. Granitic soils. Chinsali District; 22.4 km NE of junction with Mbesuma Ranch road on road to Chilunda Primary School. 0 Zambia 0932C4 N 1180

Herb; 1.5 m, erect. Plant very sticky. Banner yellow with dark purple veins and spot at base. Keel greenish tinged with purple, wings golden yellow. Fruits green, immature. Common.

-9.864444 32.339722 5
83558 Schinziella tetragona 9 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 198 MC Merello MO
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. 121 0 Zambia 1330B1 C 1415

Meadow plant with white terminal inflorescence.

-13.152500 30.722222 5
83672 Setaria sphacelata 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 95 L Fish PRE
Small meadow surrounded by miombo woodland. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 12.5 km along road D549. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1500

Common short meadow grass.

-8.933333 31.183333 5
83697 Spermacoce dibrachiata 9 May 1994 CN 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. 121 0 Zambia 1330B1 C 1415

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

-13.152500 30.722222 5
83806 Strychnos cocculoides 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 122 AJM Leeuwenberg WAG
Open woodland Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1740

Red-streaked bark with curved, opposite spines and hard fruit.

-8.933333 31.183333 5
83856 Tacca leontopetaloides 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 264 MC Merello MO
Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland. Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1200

40 cm tall uncommon plant growing by roadside. Cream-colored fruits in 6 lobes.

-10.357500 33.198611 5
83860 Tamarindus indica 5 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
E Tmngonga
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta E Tmngonga 2212 DK Harder MO
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). 108 0 Zambia 0830D1 N 900

Occasional tree 15 m tall; rough grey and black bark; leaflets light green; calyx green at base with yellow-orange lobes; standard closed to an open tube, orange with red veins; filaments red-green; ovary light green.

-8.692222 30.548889 5
83893 Tarenna pavettoides subsp. gillmanii 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 232 D Bridson K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

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

-11.637222 32.686111 5
83950 Tetracera masuiana 7 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 139 MC Merello MO
In green thickets on flat land Kaputa District; Nsumbu National Park. 11.6 km from Nkamba Lodge west, 4.4 km southwest from bridge on road to park gate at Nsumbu in green thickets on flat land. 108 0 Zambia 0830C2 N 850

Shrub common along road in open woodland outside thickets. Sepals purple at edges. Petals white, light green pistil, yellow-pink anthers.

-8.595833 30.394444 5
83970 Thunbergia alata 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 224 KB Vollesen K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

Small rare vine twining along grass. Violet corolla tube ending in yellow.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
83980 Thunbergia lancifolia 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 75 KB Vollesen K
Miombo woodland in hilly topography. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 3 km along road D549. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1320

Uncommon plant. Brown fruit at end of enlarged pedicel.

-8.935556 31.174167 5
83981 Thunbergia lancifolia 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 82 KB Vollesen K
Miombo woodland in hilly topography. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 6.2 km along road D549. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1320

Purple calyx, yellow base. Corolla turning bluish-purple.

-8.935556 31.174167 5
83982 Thunbergia petersiana 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 67 KB Vollesen K
Miombo woodland in hilly topography. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 3 km along road D549. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1320

Small locally common plant ca. 45 cm tall. Light green calyx with prominent veins. Corolla yellow at base turning violet.

-8.935556 31.174167 5
84015 Trema orientale 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 10 MC Merello MO
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Shrub with shiny, short hairs on stem and leaves, small light green fruits.

-10.152778 30.915000 4
84083 Uapaca sansibarica 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 32 AR Smith K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba 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. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

6 m tall tree with yellow inflorescence.

-10.152778 30.915000 4
83897 Vepris trichocarpa 7 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 135 MC Merello MO
In green thickets on flat land Kaputa District; Nsumbu National Park. 11.6 km from Nkamba Lodge west, 4.4 km southwest from bridge on road to park gate at Nsumbu in green thickets on flat land. 108 0 Zambia 0830C2 N 850

Occasional shrub with oblong fruits. Recorded as Teclea fischeri

-8.595833 30.394444 5
84147 Vigna luteola 19 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1972 DK Harder MO
Mushitu dominated by Syzygium, marshes and open water Kasanka National Park; Kalamafiala Forest. 99 0 Zambia 1230C1 C 1170

Rare twiner in grass and at edge of smaller ponds; stems tinged red; calyx green; standard green outside, yellow inside; wings yellow; keel lighter yellow; closed buds tinged purple at tip.

-12.578889 30.229722 5


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