Blyxa radicans Ridl

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Alto Chicapa, Angola

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Status:	Native
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Type location:	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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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.

Flora of Zambia: Blyxa radicans

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