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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationAristolochiaceae: Pararistolochia
Classification 1Rafflesiaceae: Pilostyles
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02434796
CollectorSidonie Bellot
Collector number14
CountryZimbabwe
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Zimbabwe
LocalityHarare, Mukuvisi woodland
Georeference17 50 43.14 S, 31 05 20.16 E
Date Collected2012-02-21
Verbatim Elevation1500 m
Habitatopen woodland of around 100 tree species with among them a lot of Fabaceae, and Julbernardia globiflora and Brachystegia spiciformis as the main tree species. Some parts with a lot of regeneration and Poaceae, and other parts with a very low undergrowth. One little river. Sandy poor soil. T° and P° are the ones of Harare city. The zone has been used for firewood provision but it is now enclosed by fences so only a few botanists or walkers can go inside. Ants' and termites' nests, zebras, impalas, wild pigs. Rainy season. Flat.
ContainerFlora of Zimbabwe
HostJulbernardia globiflora
ProjectAfrican Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/4049a900-55c8-4da8-bfdb-5430a51100e0
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02434796
HerbariumA
FamilyAristolochiaceae
Determination Pararistolochia goldieana Hutchinson & Dalziel
Determination Remarks [current name]
FamilyRafflesiaceae
Determination Pilostyles
Determination Remarks [filed under]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksThe host is young (less than 1.50 m high and thin) and has only a few remnants of the parasite but a lot of flowers of the year.

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