| Synonyms: |
Alisma humile Rich. ex Kunth Echinodorus humilis (Rich. ex Kunth) Buchenau Sagittaria humilis (Rich. ex Kunth) Kuntze |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
| Type location: |
Senegal |
| Notes: | |
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| Habitat: | In a variety of water bodies and water courses. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 1500 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo-Brazzaville, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia and Angola. |
| Botanical divisions: | III,IV,VI |
| Growth form(s): | Aquatic, biennial, perennial. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Martins, E.S. & Catarino, L. (2009). Alismataceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(2) Pages 12 - 13. (Includes a picture). Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 104. Symoens, J.J., Billiet, F. (1975). Alismataceae Flore d' Afrique Centrale Jardin Botanique National de Belgique Pages 3 - 5. (Includes a picture). |