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Ficus polita subsp. brevipedunculata C.C. Berg [family MORACEAE]
Date Updated: 26 July 2007
Herbarium
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K)
Collection
Flora Zambesiaca
Resource Type
Reference Sources
Entry From
FZ, Vol 9, Part 6, page 13, (1991) Author: C. C. Berg
Names
Ficus polita subsp. brevipedunculata C.C. Berg [family MORACEAE], in Kew Bull.43: 93 (1988); in F.T.E.A., Moraceae: 80 (1989); in Kirkia13: 275 (1990). Type: Malawi, Misuku, Wilindi Forest, Chapman 254 (FHO, holotype; K; PRE, isotypes).
Information
Lamina oblong to subovate; lateral veins (8)10–12 pairs. Peduncle 0.8–1.2 cm. long. Receptacle 2–2.5 cm. in diam. when fresh, 1.5–2 cm. in diam. when dry.
Habitat
Submontane evergreen rain forest
Altitude range
probably confined to altitudes above c.1500 m.
5895
1500
inferred only bottom
Distribution
Zambia N Isoka Distr., Mafinga Mts., c. 2150 m., 21.xi.1952, Angus 810A (FHO; K).Malawi N Misuku, Mapita, 14.iv.1981, White 13089 (FHO).
Distribution (external)
Tanzania
Notes
This subspecies may be distinguished from subsp. polita by its greater number of lateral veins in the leaf blade, its shorter peduncles and probably by its smaller figs.
Date Updated: 26 July 2007
Herbarium
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K)
Collection
Flora Zambesiaca
Resource Type
Reference Sources
Entry From
FZ, Vol 9, Part 6, page 13, (1991) Author: C. C. Berg
Names
Ficus polita subsp. brevipedunculata C.C. Berg [family MORACEAE], in Kew Bull.43: 93 (1988); in F.T.E.A., Moraceae: 80 (1989); in Kirkia13: 275 (1990). Type: Malawi, Misuku, Wilindi Forest, Chapman 254 (FHO, holotype; K; PRE, isotypes).
Information
Lamina oblong to subovate; lateral veins (8)10–12 pairs. Peduncle 0.8–1.2 cm. long. Receptacle 2–2.5 cm. in diam. when fresh, 1.5–2 cm. in diam. when dry.
Habitat
Submontane evergreen rain forest
Altitude range
probably confined to altitudes above c.1500 m.
5895
1500
inferred only bottom
Distribution
Zambia N Isoka Distr., Mafinga Mts., c. 2150 m., 21.xi.1952, Angus 810A (FHO; K).Malawi N Misuku, Mapita, 14.iv.1981, White 13089 (FHO).
Distribution (external)
Tanzania
Notes
This subspecies may be distinguished from subsp. polita by its greater number of lateral veins in the leaf blade, its shorter peduncles and probably by its smaller figs.
Date Updated: 26 July 2007
Herbarium
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K)
Collection
Flora Zambesiaca
Resource Type
Reference Sources
Entry From
FZ, Vol 9, Part 6, page 13, (1991) Author: C. C. Berg
Names
Ficus polita subsp. brevipedunculata C.C. Berg [family MORACEAE], in Kew Bull.43: 93 (1988); in F.T.E.A., Moraceae: 80 (1989); in Kirkia13: 275 (1990). Type: Malawi, Misuku, Wilindi Forest, Chapman 254 (FHO, holotype; K; PRE, isotypes).
Information
Lamina oblong to subovate; lateral veins (8)10–12 pairs. Peduncle 0.8–1.2 cm. long. Receptacle 2–2.5 cm. in diam. when fresh, 1.5–2 cm. in diam. when dry.
Habitat
Submontane evergreen rain forest
Altitude range
probably confined to altitudes above c.1500 m.
5895
1500
inferred only bottom
Distribution
Zambia N Isoka Distr., Mafinga Mts., c. 2150 m., 21.xi.1952, Angus 810A (FHO; K).Malawi N Misuku, Mapita, 14.iv.1981, White 13089 (FHO).
Distribution (external)
Tanzania
Notes
This subspecies may be distinguished from subsp. polita by its greater number of lateral veins in the leaf blade, its shorter peduncles and probably by its smaller figs.
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