Schinziella tetragona
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Alto Chicapa, Angola
Photo: Bart Wursten
Alto Chicapa, Angola
Photo: Bart Wursten
Alto Chicapa, Angola
Photo: Bart Wursten
Alto Chicapa, Angola
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| Synonyms: |
Canscora tetragona Schinz Schinziella tetragona (Schinz) Gilg var. parviflora Schinz ex De Wild. |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
| Type location: |
Angola |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | tetragona: 4-angled. |
| Habitat: | In wet places. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Guinea, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo-Brazzaville, Central African Republic, DRCongo, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Angola. |
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| Growth form(s): | Perennial. |
| Endemic status: | |
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| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Literature: |
Boutique, R. (1972). Gentianaceae Flore d'Afrique Centrale (Zaire - Rwanda - Burundi) Jardin Botanique National de Belgique Page 29. Ntore, S. & al. (2024). Checklist of the vascular plants of Burundi Page 139. Paiva, J. & Nogueira, I. (1990). Gentianaceae Flora Zambesiaca 7(4) Pages 39 - 40. (Includes a picture). Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 67. |
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Flora of Burundi: Schinziella tetragonaFlora of Malawi: Schinziella tetragona
Flora of Mozambique: Schinziella tetragona
Flora of Zambia: Schinziella tetragona
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Schinziella tetragonaAfrican Plant Database: Schinziella tetragona
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Schinziella tetragona
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Schinziella tetragona
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Schinziella tetragona
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Schinziella tetragona
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