Hermbstaedtia odorata
in W. H. Harvey et al., Fl. Cap. 5(1): 407. 1910.
Common names: Guineaflower
IntroducedIllustrated
Basionym: Celosia odorata Burchell ex Moquin-Tandon in A. P. de Candolle and A. L. P. P. de Candolle, Prodr. 13(2): 244. 1849
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Stems branched distally, pubescent. Leaves scattered on stem; blade 1–2 cm × 1–1.5 mm. Inflorescences elongate spikes; bracts and bracteoles 2.5–5 mm, membranous. Flowers white or pinkish; tepals 3–5-veined at base, equal, 4–7 mm; stamens 5; ovary ovoid. Utricles enclosed by staminal tube, 3–4 mm. Seeds lenticular, ± circular in outline, 1 mm diam., glossy.
Phenology: Flowering summer.
Habitat: Manganese ore piles
Elevation: 10 m
Distribution
Introduced; Md., South Africa.
Discussion
See C. F. Reed (1961) for evidently the only known occurrence of this species in the flora.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.