Blyxa radicans
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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
Photo: Bart Wursten
Alto Chicapa, Angola
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| Status: | Native |
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Angola |
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| Habitat: | Aquatic in slow moving rivers and dambos to a depth of 0,15-2m, often together with Nymphaea and Utricularia spp. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1350 - 1630 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Central African Republic, DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia and Angola. |
| Botanical divisions: | XI |
| Growth form(s): | Aquatic, perennial. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Wednesday 22 April 2026 |
| Literature: |
Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 115. Symoens, J.-J. & Sosef, M.S.F. (2015). Hydrocharitaceae Flore d'Afrique Centrale Nouvelle Serie Jardin Botanique Meise, Belgique Pages 38 - 39. Symoens, J.J. (2009). Hydrocharitaceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(2) Pages 44 - 46. |
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