Marantochloa congensis
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River crossing en route between Yaekela and Lilanda on the road to Yangambi
Photo: Bart Wursten
River crossing en route between Yaekela and Lilanda on the road to Yangambi
Photo: Bart Wursten
River crossing en route between Yaekela and Lilanda on the road to Yangambi
Photo: Bart Wursten
River crossing en route between Yaekela and Lilanda on the road to Yangambi
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| Synonyms: |
Clinogyne congensis (K.Schum.) K.Schum. Clinogyne inaequilatera (Baker) K.Schum. Clinogyne ledermannii Loes. Clinogyne pubescens Loes. Clinogyne ubangiensis Gagnep. Donax congensis K.Schum. Marantochloa inaequilatera (Baker) Hutch. Marantochloa ubangiensis (Gagnep.) Pellegr. Phrynium inaequilaterum Baker |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
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| Notes: | The subdivision into varieties (congensis, pubescens and nitida) seems to be no longer accepted. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Cabinda, Congo-Brazzaville, Central African Republic, DR Congo and Burundi?. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Wednesday 28 May 2025 |
| Literature: |
Dhetchuvi, J.B.M.M. & Ley, A.C. (2017). Marantaceae Flore d'Afrique Centrale Nouvelle Serie Jardin Botanique Meise, Belgique Pages 52 - 56. as vars congensis, pubescens and nitida. (Includes a picture). |
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