Records made by Heidi Schmidt

Records: 22

The following is a list of the records made by Heidi Schmidt 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
81237 Calyptrochilum christyanum 18 Mar 1997 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2526 PJ Cribb K
In miombo woodland with Lithosol-Cambisol soils. On steep slopes, flat open areas, and roadsides. Gwembe District; Travelling northwest on the Gwembe/Munyumbwe Road. Ca. 16 km from Munyumbwe. 0 Zambia 1627D1 S 1000

Epiphyte in Brachystegia. Plant thick, succulent. Velamen shiny white. Young fruits dark green.

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81254 Cassytha filiformis 8 May 1994 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1338 T Deroin Open miombo woodlands, grasslands, and adjacent cultivated fields with large granitic outcropping of boulders. Serenje District; 57.0 km NW of Chisomo on the Chisomo-Serenje road (RD 223). Ca. 30.0 km SE of junction with the Serenje-Mpika road (T2). 0 Zambia 1330A4 C 1180

Twining herb; stems green, no leaves. Fruits green with pale greenish-white tip; hard, immature.

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81395 Clematis welwitschii 8 May 1994 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1333 Open miombo woodlands, grasslands, and adjacent cultivated fields with large granitic outcropping of boulders. Serenje District; 57.0 km NW of Chisomo on the Chisomo-Serenje road (RD 223). Ca. 30.0 km SE of junction with the Serenje-Mpika road (T2). 0 Zambia 1330A4 C 1180

Vine; along the ground. Stem prominently ridged, tinged with maroon. Tepals creamy white, tinged with pink at base, outside. Anthers pale, dull yellow.

-13.437500 30.379167 5
81705 Cryptolepis oblongifolia 11 Mar 1997 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2490 WD Stevens MO
In Combretum-Brachystegia woodland, disturbed by human occupation. Gleysol soils with limestone outcrops. Kalomo District; Travelling northwest on the Kalomo Road (D 714), toward the southern entrance to Kafue National Park. Ca. 51 km from Kalomo. 100 0 Zambia S 1200

Shrub; branches trailing along ground. Plant with white latex. Stems tan, smooth. Leaves thick, waxy, whitish-green below. Fruits greenish-white blushed with purple, paired. Calyx green-purple.

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81716 Ctenolepis cerasiformis 28 Feb 1997 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2430 S Bodine MO
In sandy soils along beaches and shorelines. Sinazongwe District; Chete Island Game Park, on eastern edge of Lake Kariba. In much disturbed Combretum woodland, heavily grazed by elephants and game. 199 0 Zambia S 550

Vine; climbing in vegetation. Leaves pale white-green below. Fruits bright red, fleshy.

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82124 Enteropogon macrostachyus 14 May 1994 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1368 L Fish PRE
Fine sand to rocky soils, primarily granite, feldspar and mica. Mpika District; North Luangwa National Park; Elephants Playground; ca. 14.0 km SE of Mano Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D2 N 880

Herb; 1.0 m, erect. Awns and glumes purplish. Occasional, among rocks.

-11.673556 32.766667 5
82196 Erythrina abyssinica 4 Jun 1994 DK Harder
HH Schmidt
DK Harder HH Schmidt 3285 DK Harder MO
Yielding Tree Farm Lusaka District; Yielding Tree Farm; ca. 10 km W of intersection of Lumumba and Mungwi Roads on Mungwi Road and ca. 2 km N on access road; collection on farm. 0 Zambia 1528A3 C 1200

Tree; 10 m tall; rough tan bark; young parts of plant covered with brown tomentum; pedicel green; calyx red-orange; corolla red-orange, turning deeper red; pods light green constricted strongly between seeds; clear latex from cut stems; stems covered with short, hooked spines.

-15.365556 28.161667 5
82336 Flacourtia indica 22 May 1994 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1447 In miombo woodlands, flats and grassy areas. At base of Mututa Ridge. Granitic soils. Chinsali District; 22.4 km NE of junction with Mbesuma Ranch road on road to Chilunda Primary School. 0 Zambia 0932C4 N 1180

Tree; 3.0 m x 5 cm DBH. Twigs grey, peeling to reveal rusty inner bark. Leaves thick. Fruits green turning dark purple, edible. Common.

-9.864444 32.339722 5
82417 Gnidia chrysantha 6 May 1994 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1328 At Kakulwe stream, seasonally innundated grasslands (dambo). Fine, red, sandy, granitic soils. Serenje District; 7.0 km E-SE of the junction with Serenje-Mpika road, on road to Chisomo. 0 Zambia 1330A4 C 1350

Herb; 45 cm, erect. Leaves green turning red. Calyx pale yellow-green. Flowers bright yellow with slightly sour smell. Rare.

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82443 Habenaria malacophylla 18 Mar 1997 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2518 PJ Cribb K
In miombo woodland with Lithosol-Cambisol soils. On steep slopes, flat open areas, and roadsides. Gwembe District; Travelling northwest on the Gwembe/Munyumbwe Road. Ca. 16 km from Munyumbwe. 0 Zambia 1627D1 S 1000

Herb; 30 cm, erect from fleshy roots. Leaves thick, glossy above; dull, whitish-green below. Infructescence bracts pale green. Young fruits green, on rocky slopes, grassy areas.

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82644 Ipomoea aquatica 5 Mar 1997 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2433 T Deroin In Miombo-Terminalia woodland and adjacent dambo areas. Disturbed by cattle grazing and charcoal production. Vertisol soils. Namwala District; Ila National Forest. 11.0 km west of Namwala along motorable dirt track. 0 Zambia 950

Vine; scrambling in vegetation, barely above ground. Stems reddish-purple, succulent. Leaves thick, whitish below. Calyx pale green, corolla deep magenta. Anthers pale pink, pollen white. In grassy marsh area.

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82662 Jacquemontia tamnifolia 28 Feb 1997 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2382 GW Staples BISH
In sandy soils along beaches and shorelines. Sinazongwe District; Chete Island Game Park, on eastern edge of Lake Kariba. In much disturbed Combretum woodland, heavily grazed by elephants and game. 199 0 Zambia S 530

Vine; twining in vegetation. Calyx green with silver-white hairs. Corolla bright royal blue, anthers white. Occasional.

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82663 Jacquemontia tamnifolia 5 Mar 1997 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2450 GW Staples BISH
In Miombo-Terminalia woodland and adjacent dambo areas. Disturbed by cattle grazing and charcoal production. Vertisol soils. Namwala District; Ila National Forest. 11.0 km west of Namwala along motorable dirt track. 0 Zambia S 950

Vine; scrambling in vegetation. Stems red-brown. Leaves sandpapery rough. Calyx green with fuzzy white hairs. Corolla sky blue, anthers white. Common.

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82824 Ludwigia abyssinica 6 May 1994 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1321 MO
At Kakulwe stream, seasonally innundated grasslands (dambo). Fine, red, sandy, granitic soils. Serenje District; 7.0 km E-SE of the junction with Serenje-Mpika road, on road to Chisomo. 0 Zambia 1330A4 C 1350

Herb; 2.5 m, erect from single stem, stout. Stem red-burgundy. Calyx red-green, flowers yellow. Fruits red. Widespread and common.

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82985 Myrothamnus flabellifolius 18 Feb 1997 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2301 On the escarpment and down valley to the Zambezi River. Mopane-Terminalia woodland with lithosol-cambisol soils. Livingstone District; Trust Land directly east of Mosi Oa Tunya National Park. Below Victoria Falls, along Sonqwe Gorge, 9.2 km east of the Lusaka-Livingstone Road. 106,120 0 Zambia S 850

Sub-shrub; semi-erect to 40 cm. Stems peeling in strips. Leaves dull below. Fruits pale green, immature. Plant with pine-like odor. DNA sample.

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83234 Perotis patens 28 Feb 1997 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2383 L Fish PRE
In sandy soils along beaches and shorelines. Sinazongwe District; Chete Island Game Park, on eastern edge of Lake Kariba. In much disturbed Combretum woodland, heavily grazed by elephants and game. 199 0 Zambia S 530

Herb; 60 cm, erect. Leaves grey-green to purplish. Awns eggplant purple, stiff. Common in open areas.

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83317 Pogonarthria squarrosa 28 Feb 1997 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2389 L Fish PRE
In sandy soils along beaches and shorelines. Sinazongwe District; Chete Island Game Park, on eastern edge of Lake Kariba. In much disturbed Combretum woodland, heavily grazed by elephants and game. 199 0 Zambia S 530

Herb; 60 cm, erect. Glumes yellow-green turning maroon at apex. Plant with white hairs especially at collar. Occasional.

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83825 Swertia welwitschii 27 May 1994 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1463 HH Schmidt MO
In open grasslands, dambos, and adjacent cultivated fields. Oxosolic soils, derived from basalt and volcanic rock. Isoka District; 36.8 km SE of Tunduma on the Tunduma-Chitipa (Malawi) road (M14). At the southern edge of the Mpande Hills. 0 Zambia 0932D2 N 1400

Herb; 35 cm, erect. Calyx green. Corolla white with purple veins, yellow spots with hairs at base, inside. Anthers purple-black. Rare.

-9.551389 32.928556 5
83851 Tacazzea apiculata 18 Feb 1997 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 2316 WD Stevens MO
On the escarpment and down valley to the Zambezi River. Mopane-Terminalia woodland with lithosol-cambisol soils. Livingstone District; Trust Land directly east of Mosi Oa Tunya National Park. Below Victoria Falls, along Sonqwe Gorge, 9.2 km east of the Lusaka-Livingstone Road. 106,120 0 Zambia S 850

Shrub; erect to 1.5 m. Plant with white latex. Stems grey. Plant softly pubescent. Corolla greenish tinged with red. Plant among rocks, common. DNA sample.

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84091 Urena lobata 14 May 1994 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1372 P Fryxell Fine sand to rocky soils, primarily granite, feldspar and mica. Mpika District; North Luangwa National Park; Elephants Playground; ca. 14.0 km SE of Mano Camp. 91 0 Zambia 1132D2 N 880

Herb; 1.0 m, erect. Leaf pale below. Calyx green, corolla bright pink. Fruits prickly, green, immature. Common.

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84093 Utricularia gibba 6 May 1994 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1311 Kew Staff K
At Kakulwe stream, seasonally innundated grasslands (dambo). Fine, red, sandy, granitic soils. Serenje District; 7.0 km E-SE of the junction with Serenje-Mpika road, on road to Chisomo. 0 Zambia 1330A4 C 1350

Aquatic herb, anchored in mud but floating to the surface. Fruiting bodies swollen, green turning brown. Locally abundant.

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84202 Waltheria indica 22 May 1994 HH Schmidt
HH Schmidt 1421 Along secondary road to radio transmitting tower. In rocky woodlands, with large boulders, slopes, and open areas. Predominantly granite, well eroded. Chinsali District; 24.5 km NW of junction with Isoka-Mpika road (T2); on the road to Mbesuma Ranch. 0 Zambia 1032C4 N 1550

Herb; 1.0 m, erect. Stems rust-brown. Calyx green. Corolla yellow, drying orange-brown. Common in open, disturbed areas.

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