Records made by Nkhoma

Records: 48

The following is a list of the records made by Nkhoma in species name order.

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NoSpeciesRecord dateRecorder(s)Coll.Det.Conf.HerbariaHabitatLocationLoc code(s) Outing codePlanted code Country QDSGrid ref.FZ DivAlt. (m)NotesLatLongLoc Acc Code
80768 Acacia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha 26 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 3242 RE Gereau MO
Collections at turn out along roadside, in steep woodland and in valley bottoms with seasonal water. In Fungwe National Forest Isoka District; ca. 84 km E-SE of intersection of Mpika-Nakonde Highway (Great North Hwy.) on road to (RD72). Connecting to Muyombe (M14), In Fungwe National Forest, # 429. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1050

Tree, frequent, 4-5 m tall with grey-beige bark; nectaries above pulvini black; pods deep green with black hairs.

-10.375833 33.147500 5
80890 Albizia adianthifolia var. adianthifolia 21 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 2042 RE Gereau MO
Collections below falls along Kaombe River in riverine forest. Rocky soils, quartz sand, basalt outcrops. Kundalila Falls Picnic Area, 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy. 121 0 Zambia 1330B1 C 1370

Occasional large tree to 10 m; calyx green; corolla tube white; male flowers, stamen on long column, red; female flowers, may be sterile; central flower white filaments, fertile?; anthers red.

-13.154444 30.719444 5
57706 Artabotrys monteiroae 19 Sep 1993 MG Bingham
CN Nkhoma
MG Bingham 9701 MO
Munchiwemba dambo Mkushi, Moffats’ Farm, Munchiwemba dambo 0 Zambia 1329D3 1400

-13.750000 29.667000 3
81032 Artabotrys monteiroae 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 260 GE Schatz MO
Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland. Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1200

Tall spindly shrub of 6 m. Characteristic hook on branches and small oval fruits. Growing on edge of stream.

-10.357500 33.198611 5
81033 Artabotrys monteiroae 25 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 308 GE Schatz MO
Stream and riverine forest dominated by bamboo, surrounded by hilly miombo woodland. Isoka District; 86.5 km from the Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1020

Occasional climber along the stream in shade, climbing to ca. 10 m. Fruits dark green, clustering with light green calyx.

-10.373611 33.167500 5
81337 Chlorophytum colubrinum 30 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 65 I Nordal Miombo woodland with some human disturbance. Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area. 17.3 km northwest of Mbala-Tanzania road intersection with road to Kalambo Falls. 31.7 km from intersection at Sunga village. 125 0 Zambia 0831C2 N 840

A half meter tall plant with white petals. Trilocular fruit.

-8.695000 31.269444 4
81357 Chlorophytum subpetiolatum 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 85 I Nordal Miombo woodland in hilly topography. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 6.2 km along road D549. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1320

White inflorescence.

-8.935556 31.174167 5
81480 Commelina africana 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 206 RB Faden US
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

30 cm prostrate vine growing in seasonal flooded area. Pink and yellow inflorescence.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
81577 Cremaspora triflora subsp. triflora 25 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 319 D Bridson K
Stream and riverine forest dominated by bamboo, surrounded by hilly miombo woodland. Isoka District; 86.5 km from the Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1020

Shrub ca. 2 m tall, common under trees along the stream. Young fruit reddish-brown; leaves smooth, shiny, dark green on top, light green below.

-10.373611 33.167500 5
81576 Cremaspora triflora subsp. triflora 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 235 D Bridson K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

2 m shrub, uncommon in shaded areas. Green-brown unripe fruit.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
82001 Dolichos kilimandscharicus subsp. kilimandscharicus 1 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 71 DK Harder MO
Miombo woodland in hilly topography. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 3 km along road D549. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1320

Locally common plant with yellow-green pods turning brown-purple; stem purple.

-8.935556 31.174167 5
82002 Dolichos kilimandscharicus subsp. kilimandscharicus 1 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 104 DK Harder MO
Open woodland Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1740

Common plant with stem green to purple. Inflorescence light yellow with purple streaks. Wings almost completely purple.

-8.933333 31.183333 5
82023 Dorstenia benguellensis 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 113 C Berg Open woodland Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1740

Purple stem. Inflorescence green with purple.

-8.933333 31.183333 5
82120 Entada abyssinica 25 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 2144 RE Gereau MO
On rocks and in surrounding miombo woodland; rocky soils, Uapaca woodland. Chinsali District; Shiwa Ng'andu, Mansha River. Collections at Chusa Falls. 117 0 Zambia 1131B1 N 1470

Tree 10 m; rough, grey bark, thornless; calyx light green; filaments white; anthers light yellow; inflorescence turning orange then brown.

-11.155278 31.551111 5
82121 Entada abyssinica 27 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 15 RE Gereau MO
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba Falls. Ca 32 km northwest of Kasama at Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area. 13 km from intersection of roads M3 and D20 on road D20 and 2 km south/southwest on access road to power station. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Tree 5-6 m with sweet flower scent; white filaments with yellow anthers ageing to yellow flowers.

-10.152778 30.915000 4
82157 Eragrostis racemosa 7 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 128 L Fish PRE
In green thickets on flat land Kaputa District; Nsumbu National Park. 11.6 km from Nkamba Lodge west, 4.4 km southwest from bridge on road to park gate at Nsumbu in green thickets on flat land. 108 0 Zambia 0830C2 N 1000

Anthers purple-blue.

-8.591944 30.471111 5
82201 Erythrophleum africanum 30 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 59 DK Harder MO
Miombo woodland with some human disturbance. Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area. 17.3 km northwest of Mbala-Tanzania road intersection with road to Kalambo Falls. 31.7 km from intersection at Sunga village. 125 0 Zambia 0831C2 N 840

Occasional tree with flat green fruit (pod).

-8.695000 31.269444 4
82233 Eulophia cucullata 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 17 PJ Cribb K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba Falls. Ca 32 km northwest of Kasama at Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area. 13 km from intersection of roads M3 and D20 on road D20 and 2 km south/southwest on access road to power station. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

3 outer purple-green petals, 3 inner bright purple petals, white rostrum. Fused anthers to petals.

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82300 Ficus natalensis subsp. natalensis 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 6 C Berg Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba Falls. Ca 32 km northwest of Kasama at Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area. 13 km from intersection of roads M3 and D20 on road D20 and 2 km south/southwest on access road to power station. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Shrub ca. 4 m tall. Sticky latex from stem and fruit. Underleaf light green with prominent dark green veins.

-10.152778 30.915000 4
82314 Ficus thonningii 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 240 C Berg In riverine forest along dried up streams in miombo woodland. Isoka District; 95.3 km from Isoka turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1320

4 m tall tree in grassland with much latex; uncommon. Small light green fruits turning purplish, borne on short stalks on the branches.

-10.331111 33.224167 5
82315 Ficus thonningii 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 241 C Berg In riverine forest along dried up streams in miombo woodland. Isoka District; 95.3 km from Isoka turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1320

4 m tall; uncommon tree producing latex; small fruits borne on leaf axils.

-10.331111 33.224167 5
82327 Fimbristylis dichotoma 25 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 321 C Archer PRE
Stream and riverine forest dominated by bamboo, surrounded by hilly miombo woodland. Isoka District; 86.5 km from the Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1020

Very common sedge among rocks, along the stream. Inflorescence reddish-brown.

-10.373611 33.167500 5
82372 Gladiolus atropurpureus 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 16 P Goldblatt MO
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba Falls. Ca 32 km northwest of Kasama at Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area. 13 km from intersection of roads M3 and D20 on road D20 and 2 km south/southwest on access road to power station. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Slender plant 50 cm tall. 3 outer petals yellowish-green with a purple blotch. 3 inner petals with purple streak. Light green filaments, purple edges on the anthers.

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82455 Harungana madagascariensis 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 275 MC Merello MO
Around stream dominated by bamboo and surrounding miombo woodland. Isoka District; 88.1 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1180

1.5 m tall shrub by the bridge. Brown vein on underside of leaves. Small green fruits.

-10.368611 33.182500 5
82628 Indigofera spicata 8 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 980 Dried dambo and grasslands around Lake Mweru Wantipa. Kaputa District; Mweru Wantipa National Park, along main road through park (D-37) 18.6 km south of northern park gate. 94 0 Zambia 0829D1 N 1000

Prostrate perennial herb; sepals light green; all petals white at base; coral towards tips; fruits green flushed with red at apex. Uncommon.

-8.683333 29.533333 5
82713 Kotschya aeschynomenoides 15 May 1994 DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 228 B Mackinder K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

1 m tall annual with purple inflorescence. Light green stamens and yellow anthers. Purple pistil.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
82827 Lycopodiella cernua 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 8 AR Smith UC
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba Falls. Ca 32 km northwest of Kasama at Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area. 13 km from intersection of roads M3 and D20 on road D20 and 2 km south/southwest on access road to power station. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Small plant ca. 30 cm tall.

-10.152778 30.915000 4
82919 Mimosa pigra 18 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1932 RE Gereau MO
In seasonally inundated area on deep alluvial soils. Kasanka National Park, Luwombwa River. 99 0 Zambia 1230C1 C 1170

Frequent shrub at edge of water; flowers pink with yellow pollen; pods golden-green, maturing dark brown-black.

-12.538611 30.227778 5
82918 Mimosa pigra 8 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 991 RE Gereau MO
Dried dambo and grasslands around Lake Mweru Wantipa. Kaputa District; Mweru Wantipa National Park, along main road through park (D-37) 18.6 km south of northern park gate. 94 0 Zambia 0829D1 N 1000

Shrub, armed; 70-80 cm tall; flowers pale pink, fruits golden-green; leaves close when touched.

-8.683333 29.533333 5
82983 Mussaenda arcuata 25 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 289 D Bridson K
Hilly area along Lualizi stream. Miombo woodland. Isoka District; Turnoff on the Isoka-Nakonde Road, ca. 18.9 km towards Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1032B3 N 930

Shrub; occasional along the stream. Leaves green on top, light green below; fruit light green.

-10.267500 32.723611 5
82993 Neorautanenia mitis 2 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 953 DK Harder MO
Disturbed forest along stream bed. Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area No. 45, along dirt road D13 1.7 km west of its intersection with Mbala-Mpulungu Road. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1040

Perennial vine, prostrate, with erect leaves 25 cm tall; blue-grey under sides with sandpaper texture; calyx green tinged with purple; banner green streaked with purple; wings purple, keel white, anthers orange-yellow; stamens white; young pods with a golden-brown pubescence.

-8.816667 31.133333 5
83001 Nephrolepis undulata 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 226 F Toka Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

Green stem, cordate alternate leaves.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
83003 Nervilia petraea 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 19 PJ Cribb K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba Falls. Ca 32 km northwest of Kasama at Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area. 13 km from intersection of roads M3 and D20 on road D20 and 2 km south/southwest on access road to power station. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Small 10 cm tall plant. Locally common ca. 60 m from stream in open woodland. White corolla with yellow fused anther.

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83073 Oplismenus hirtellus 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 234 L Fish PRE
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

Perennial grass, common in shady sandy area near river; red awns, green at base. Red stigmas.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
83165 Parinari curatellifolia 9 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 161 In miombo woodland above meadow. Serenje District; Kundalila Falls. Ca. 65 km from Serenje gas station on road to Mpika, turn to east for 15 km. 121 0 Zambia 1330B1 C 1415

Fairly common tree, 15 m tall. Abundant brownish-green, unripe fruit.

-13.152500 30.722222 5
83212 Pellaea doniana 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 225 F Toka Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

On slopes around the stream. Black stems, cordate leaves.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
83228 Pericopsis angolensis 29 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 2188 DK Harder MO
Collections right above falls, in surrounding forest and along road in sandy soil in miombo woodland. Mbala District; Lungu Protected Forest Area; Kalambo Falls National Heritage site. 125 0 Zambia 0831C1 N 1230

Tree 10 m; on steep slopes calyx olive-green; petioles and petiolules with brown pubescence; calyx lobes white inside; standard white with purple veins on both sides; wings white; keel white; young pods green.

-8.597222 31.239444 5
83230 Pericopsis angolensis 16 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1906 DK Harder MO
Collections in small mushitu forest and mixed miombo with large termite mounds. Kasanka National Park, ca. 1 km E of Musande Tent Camp. 99 0 Zambia 1230C1 C 1260

Frequent miombo tree to 10 m; sometimes tipped up and growing horizontally; all surfaces including up to calyx covered with golden hairs; white standard streaked with deep purple with light green middle spot; wings purple; keel white with purple stripes. N.V. "umvbanga"

-12.516667 30.133333 5
83229 Pericopsis angolensis 1 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 107 DK Harder MO
Open woodland Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1740

Tree with brown calyx and purple-streaked petals. Stamens and pistil green.

-8.933333 31.183333 5
83663 Setaria megaphylla 30 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 51 L Fish PRE
Mopane woodland Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area. 17.3 km northwest of Mbala-Tanzania road intersection with road to Kalambo Falls. 27 km from intersection at Sunga village. 125 0 Zambia 0831C1 N 1250

Occasional grass in Brachystegia woodland.

-8.683333 31.200000 5
83672 Setaria sphacelata 1 Dec 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 95 L Fish PRE
Small meadow surrounded by miombo woodland. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 12.5 km along road D549. 0 Zambia 0831C3 N 1500

Common short meadow grass.

-8.933333 31.183333 5
83697 Spermacoce dibrachiata 9 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 199 D Bridson K
In miombo woodland above meadow. Serenje District; Kundalila Falls. Ca. 65 km from Serenje gas station on road to Mpika, turn to east for 15 km. 121 0 Zambia 1330B1 C 1415

Common meadow plant ca. 45 cm tall. White corolla tubes borne on terminal inflorescence head.

-13.152500 30.722222 5
83856 Tacca leontopetaloides 24 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 264 MC Merello MO
Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland. Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0 Zambia 1033A3 N 1200

40 cm tall uncommon plant growing by roadside. Cream-colored fruits in 6 lobes.

-10.357500 33.198611 5
83860 Tamarindus indica 5 Dec 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
E Tmngonga
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta E Tmngonga 2212 DK Harder MO
In small patch of thick forest on north side of falls and up slope towards Nsamba Lodge. Kaputa District; Nsumbu National Park, along Lufubu River at Mwepwe Falls (Kafuna Falls). 108 0 Zambia 0830D1 N 900

Occasional tree 15 m tall; rough grey and black bark; leaflets light green; calyx green at base with yellow-orange lobes; standard closed to an open tube, orange with red veins; filaments red-green; ovary light green.

-8.692222 30.548889 5
83893 Tarenna pavettoides subsp. gillmanii 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 232 D Bridson K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

Shrub of 3 m, common along the river; soft wood.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
83970 Thunbergia alata 15 May 1994 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 224 KB Vollesen K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D1 N 940

Small rare vine twining along grass. Violet corolla tube ending in yellow.

-11.637222 32.686111 5
84015 Trema orientale 27 Nov 1993 CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 10 MC Merello MO
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area Chishimba Falls. Ca 32 km northwest of Kasama at Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area. 13 km from intersection of roads M3 and D20 on road D20 and 2 km south/southwest on access road to power station. 201 0 Zambia 1030B2 N 1380

Shrub with shiny, short hairs on stem and leaves, small light green fruits.

-10.152778 30.915000 4
84147 Vigna luteola 19 Nov 1993 DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1972 DK Harder MO
Mushitu dominated by Syzygium, marshes and open water Kasanka National Park; Kalamafiala Forest. 99 0 Zambia 1230C1 C 1170

Rare twiner in grass and at edge of smaller ponds; stems tinged red; calyx green; standard green outside, yellow inside; wings yellow; keel lighter yellow; closed buds tinged purple at tip.

-12.578889 30.229722 5


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