Cyphostemma omburense (Gilg & M. Brandt) Desc.

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near Kgale hill, Gaberone

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Synonyms:	Cissus omburensis Gilg & M.Brandt Cissus. unguiformifolia C.A.Sm. Cyphostemma schlechteri sensu Wild & R.B. Drumm. in FZ 2(2): 463 (1966), p.p. non (Gilg & Brandt) Desc. Cyphostemma unguiformifolium (C.A.Sm.) Desc.
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Frequency:	Local
Status:	Native
Description:	Prostrate herb with up to 1m long. Tendrils present and distinctly curled at the end. Leaves (sub-)sessile, 3-5-foliolate, glaucous, fleshy.
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Habitat:	On rocky or sandy soils
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Worldwide distribution:	Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, And Northern Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa.
Botswana distribution:	SE
Growth form(s):	Climber.
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Content last updated:	Saturday 5 December 2020
Literature:	Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 118. included under C. shlechteri Kirby, G. (2013). Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana Struik Nature, Cape Town South Africa Page 228. (Includes a picture). Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 83. as Cyphostemma schlechteri Retief, E. & Crouch, N.R. (2010). Notes on African plants: Vitaceae; The Status of Cyphostemma unguiformifolium in Southern Africa Bothalia 40(2) Pages 167 - 169. (Includes a picture). Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 111. as Cyphostemma schlechteri Wild, H, Drummond, R.B. & Gonçalves, M.L. (1969). 50. Vitaceae Flora de Moçambique Junta de Investigaçoes de Ultramar, Centro de Botanica Page 31. as Cyphostemma schlechteri Wild, H. & Drummond, R.B. (1966). Vitaceae Flora Zambesiaca 2(2) Page 463. as Cyphostemma schlechteri

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