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myricoides

Taxon

Rotheca myricoides (Hochst.) Steane & Mabb.

Protologue Novon 8(2): 205. 1998BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
All5subsp. myricoides1
Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 013.jpg

Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 013.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 010.jpg

Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 010.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 011.jpg

Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 011.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 012.jpg

Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 012.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 016.jpg

Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 016.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 014.jpg

Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 014.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 015.jpg

Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 015.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 017.jpg

Rotheca myricoides, RGereau7051--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Utengule Coffee Lodge. 26 Jan 08. 017.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (9).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (8).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (196).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (196).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (13).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (32).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (32).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (3).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (6).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (195).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (195).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (191).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (191).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (197).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (197).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (193).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (193).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (194).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (194).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (192).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (192).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (190).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (190).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (1).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (1).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (31).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (31).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (30).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (30).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (5).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (11).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (2).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (4).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (10).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (12).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (7).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (33).JPG

Rotheca myricoides, L. Nanyeni 1272--Namibia. Hwy D2859. Odom 418. 30 March 2018. DSC04324 (33).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum ugandense--So. Africa. Lowveld Nat. Bot. Gard. 14 Mch 05. 183.jpg

Clerodendrum ugandense--So. Africa. Lowveld Nat. Bot. Gard. 14 Mch 05. 183.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum ugandense--So. Africa. Lowveld Nat. Bot. Gard. 14 Mch 05. 180.jpg

Clerodendrum ugandense--So. Africa. Lowveld Nat. Bot. Gard. 14 Mch 05. 180.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum ugandense--So. Africa. Lowveld Nat. Bot. Gard. 14 Mch 05. 182.jpg

Clerodendrum ugandense--So. Africa. Lowveld Nat. Bot. Gard. 14 Mch 05. 182.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum ugandense--So. Africa. Lowveld Nat. Bot. Gard. 14 Mch 05. 181.jpg

Clerodendrum ugandense--So. Africa. Lowveld Nat. Bot. Gard. 14 Mch 05. 181.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum ugandense--So. Africa. Lowveld Nat. Bot. Gard. 14 Mch 05. 179.jpg

Clerodendrum ugandense--So. Africa. Lowveld Nat. Bot. Gard. 14 Mch 05. 179.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 159.jpg

Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 159.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 157.jpg

Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 157.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 158.jpg

Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 158.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 155.jpg

Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 155.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 156.jpg

Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 156.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 160.jpg

Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Nairobi Bot. Gard. 12 Jul 04. 160.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Brooks Bond Tea Estate, Kericho. 10 Jul 04. 118.jpg

Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Brooks Bond Tea Estate, Kericho. 10 Jul 04. 118.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Brooks Bond Tea Estate, Kericho. 10 Jul 04. 119.jpg

Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Brooks Bond Tea Estate, Kericho. 10 Jul 04. 119.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Brooks Bond Tea Estate, Kericho. 10 Jul 04. 121.jpg

Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Brooks Bond Tea Estate, Kericho. 10 Jul 04. 121.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Brooks Bond Tea Estate, Kericho. 10 Jul 04. 120.jpg

Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Brooks Bond Tea Estate, Kericho. 10 Jul 04. 120.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Brooks Bond Tea Estate, Kericho. 10 Jul 04. 122.jpg

Clerodendrum myricoides--Kenya. Brooks Bond Tea Estate, Kericho. 10 Jul 04. 122.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Caprivi Strip, Djibouti, DR Congo, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe; introduced into Trinidad-Tobago (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 5 occurrences across 4 countries.

Distribution

Rotheca myricoides

subsp. myricoides

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

March 15, 2005

Identified as

Rotheca myricoides subsp. myricoides

Location

South Africa, Mpumalanga (Buffalo City NU, Lowveld National Botanical Garden)

-33.016111, 27.808333

Location Remarks

City of Nelspruit

Collectors

No collectors specified

L. Nanyeni 1272

March 30, 2018

Location

Namibia, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region

-19.403528, 17.918194

Location Remarks

On Highway C42, 28.5 km southeast of junction with B1 in Tsumeb. 1430 m elev.

Collectors

Leevi Nanyeni, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Dalzell

Notes

Roadside sand. Acacia woodland. Shrub c. 2 m.

No collection number

July 10, 2004

Location

Kenya, Kericho (Kipchebor, Unilever Arboretum)

-0.378611, 35.266389

Location Remarks

Brooke Bond Tea Estate, Kericho.

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

July 12, 2004

Location

Kenya (Nairobi Botanical Garden)

Location Remarks

Part of the National Museums of Kenya, Museum Hill Rd. and Kipande Rd., Nairobe.

Collectors

No collectors specified

Gereau, R 7051

January 27, 2008

Location

Tanzania, Mbeya, Mbeya (Mshewe)

-8.8275, 33.263889

Location Remarks

Pungaluma Hills, NE of Mshewe Village, above Utengule Coffee Estate factory in miombo woodland on W-facing slope. 1550 m elev.

Collectors

Roy E. Gereau, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Shrub 1 m high. Fruit green maturing dark purple.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Genus

Rotheca

Specific Epithet

myricoides

Authorship

(Hochst.) Steane & Mabb.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 0.9

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.0

Global rank

#309,206 of 335,497

Top 93%

Extinction probability

5%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →