Barleria pseudosomalia I.Darbysh.

First published in Fl. Trop. E. Africa, Acanth.(2): 377 (2010)
This species is accepted
The native range of this species is Central & S. Tanzania, Caprivi Strip. It is a subshrub and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome.

Distribution

Native to:

Caprivi Strip, Tanzania

Classification

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POWO follows these authorities in accepting this name:

  • Darbyshire, I., Tripp, E.A. & Chase, F.M. (2019). A taxonomic revision of Acanthaceae tribe Barlerieae in Angola and Namibia. Part 1. Kew Bulletin 74(5): 1-85. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
  • Darbyshire, I., Vollesen, K. & Kelbessa, E. (2010). Flora of Tropical East Africa, Acanthaceae (Part 2): 287-756.

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Kew Backbone Distributions

  • Darbyshire, I., Vollesen, K. & Kelbessa, E. (2010). Flora of Tropical East Africa, Acanthaceae (Part 2): 287-756.

Other Data

Other Kew resources that provide information on this taxon:

Date Reference Identified As Barcode Type Status Has image?
Aug 1, 2009 Bidgood, S.; Mwasumbi, L.; Vollesen, K. [1001] Tanzania K000779572 Holotype Yes
Aug 1, 2009 Bidgood, S.; Mwasumbi, L.; Vollesen, K. [1001] Tanzania K000779571 Isotype Yes

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    • IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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