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Derivation of specific name

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welwitschii: Named after the Austrian botanist, Friedrich Martin Welwitsch (1806-1872)
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Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Commelina welwitschii C.B.Clarke Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=112740
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Mark Hyde
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Bart Wursten
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Petra Ballings
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Description

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Erect, somewhat succulent herb. Leaves long and linear, often folded. Flowers pale yellow, short-lived. This species differs from the widespread C. africana by its erect habit, long narrow leaves and usually larger, more spreading flowers.
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Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Commelina welwitschii C.B.Clarke Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=112740
author
Mark Hyde
author
Bart Wursten
author
Petra Ballings
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Flora of Zimbabwe

Frequency

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Frequent
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Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings
bibliographic citation
Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Commelina welwitschii C.B.Clarke Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=112740
author
Mark Hyde
author
Bart Wursten
author
Petra Ballings
original
visit source
partner site
Flora of Zimbabwe