Landolphia lanceolata
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Cuanavale Source, Luchazes, Angola
Photo: Bart Wursten
Cuanavale Source, Luchazes, Angola
Photo: Bart Wursten
Cuanavale Source, Luchazes, Angola
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| Synonyms: |
Carpodinus lanceolata K.Schum. |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | locally common |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
| Type location: |
DR Congo |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | lanceolata: lance-shaped or lanceolate; referring to the leaf shape although these are often more ovate to obovate. |
| Habitat: | In bushland and wooded savanna. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 300 - 900 m |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Congo-Brazzaville, DR Congo and Angola. |
| Botanical divisions: | III,IV,V |
| Growth form(s): | Perennial, shrub under 2 m. |
| Endemic status: | Near Endemic |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Wednesday 9 July 2025 |
| Literature: |
Beentje, H. (2021). Apocynaceae, sous-familes I. Apocynoideae et II. Rauvolfioideae Flore d' Afrique Centrale Jardin botanique de Meise Pages 68 - 70. (Includes a picture). |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Landolphia lanceolataAfrican Plant Database: Landolphia lanceolata
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Landolphia lanceolata
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Landolphia lanceolata
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Landolphia lanceolata
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iNaturalist: Landolphia lanceolata
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Landolphia lanceolata
JSTOR Plant Science: Landolphia lanceolata
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Landolphia lanceolata
Plants of the World Online: Landolphia lanceolata
Tropicos: Landolphia lanceolata
Wikipedia: Landolphia lanceolata