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Xerophyta retinervis Baker
Monkeys Tail
Intatzwa
sifunti
(Vellozia clavata)
VELLOZIACEAE
Growth form: Shrub
Found within protected areas
Swaziland distribution: widespread
Local abundance: occasional
Medicinal
Other uses
Description (Compton's Flora of Swaziland*): Xerophyta retinervis - Very robust, stems irregularly branched, up to 1,8 m high. Perianth segments usually more than 4 cm long, deep mauve.
* Where species names have changed, these have been matched according to herbarium specimens quoted in this publication.
Included in Tree Atlas.
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References
Culverwell, J., K.P. Braun (in prep). Mlawula Nature Reserve Annotated Flora Checklist (incomplete, unpublished)
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