Observations in the Family: Verbenaceae

Cherrypie

Cherrypie
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Devils Peak paths above Rhodes Memorial
Observed on: 7th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 1st October 2011
Likely ID: Cherrypie (Lantana camara)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 3
Description: Two or three plants seen hidden among other plants.

Verbena bonariensis

Verbena bonariensis - flowers
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Location: Cecilia Forest, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 12th December 2011
Added to iSpot: 7th February 2012
Likely ID: Tall Verbena (Verbena bonariensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 3
Description: 1m high.

Lippia wilmsii

 Lippia wilmsii
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 5th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th February 2012
Likely ID: Lippia wilmsii
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Chascanum hederaceum var. hederaceum

Chascanum hederaceum var. hederaceum
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Phaladingwe Hiking Trail
Observed on: 10th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th February 2012
Likely ID: Chascanum hederaceum var. hederaceum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Lantana camara - White Flowers - KLF Witklip

Lantana camara - White Flowers - KLF Witklip
By: Gerhard DiedericksGerhard Diedericks's reputation in PlantsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in PlantsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Plants
Location: Blinkwaterspruit Above Klipkoppie, KLF Witklip
Observed on: 17th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 18th February 2012
Likely ID: Common Lantana (Lantana camara)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: High infestation at road edges.

Verbena bonariensis

 Verbena bonariensis
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 5th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 25th February 2012
Likely ID: Purple Top (Verbena bonariensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: A native of South America, naturalised in the Cape more than 100 years ago.

Lantana rugosa

Lantana rugosa
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 5th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 25th February 2012
Likely ID: Bird's Brandy (Lantana rugosa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Gmelina arborea - DR de Wet

Gmelina arborea - DR de Wet
By: Gerhard DiedericksGerhard Diedericks's reputation in PlantsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in PlantsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Plants
Location: Below DR de Wet Dam
Observed on: 1st March 2012
Added to iSpot: 1st March 2012
Likely ID: White Teak (Gmelina arborea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: These trees were planted on an experimental scale for timber. Growth is rapid on deep spoils and each tree produce hundreds of seeds each year. Not all germinate, but the plant is steadily spreading, especially where planted close to streams.

Verbena bonariensis

Verbena bonariensis
By: Carla
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Alphen interchange pond
Observed on: 22nd September 2011
Added to iSpot: 28th March 2012
Likely ID: Purple Top (Verbena bonariensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Verbena litoralis

Verbena litoralis
By: Carla
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Kirstenbosch Research Center
Observed on: 14th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 28th March 2012
Likely ID: Seashore Vervain (Verbena litoralis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Lantana camara

Lantana camara
By: Carla
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Princekasteel wetland
Observed on: 17th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 3rd April 2012
Likely ID: Common lantana; Bird's Brandy; Cherry Pie; Tick-berry (Lantana camara)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Gmelina arborea - Entabeni

Gmelina arborea - Older Leaves
By: Gerhard DiedericksGerhard Diedericks's reputation in PlantsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in PlantsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Plants
Location: Latonyanda River (A91D-08), KLF Entabeni
Observed on: 14th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 11th April 2012
Likely ID: White Teak (Gmelina arborea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Commercially planted next to the Latonyanda River, and are spreading uncontrolled via the river further downstream.

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By: Chris WalkerChris Walker's reputation in PlantsChris Walker's reputation in PlantsChris Walker's reputation in Plants
Location: M42, Outside
Observed on: 2nd May 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd May 2012
Likely ID: Tall Verbena (Verbena bonariensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1
Description: Leaves pillose, slightly hairy, edges toothed. Flowers pink/purple about 3mm and in some respects resemble those of Gnidia.

Lantana problem invader

Lantana flowers
By: Johan van Zyl
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Lakeview Lodge, Nelspruit
Observed on: 27th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 27th May 2012
Likely ID: Lantana (Lantana camara)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 2
Description: Multiple and problem invader in Nelspruit area. Not strong root system and fairly easily picked out or pulled out with rope tied to lower stem with vehicle.

Lantana rugosa WSNBG

Lantana rugosa
By: Andrew Hankey
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Plants expert
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 20th December 2010
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2012
Likely ID: Lantana rugosa
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

White chascanum

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's reputation in Plants
Location: Farm Urikos, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 1st July 2011
Added to iSpot: 19th June 2012
Likely ID: White chascanum (Chascanum garipense)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Verbena bonariensis

Verbena bonariensis flowers
By: Charles StirtonPlants expert
Location: Knorhoek Estate, near Stellenbosch, off R44
Observed on: 31st October 2009
Added to iSpot: 28th June 2012
Likely ID: Verbena bonariensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Unknown species

Unknown
By: Minette van Lingen
Location: Rolfontein Nature Reserve, Vanderkloof, Northern Cape
Observed on: 22nd April 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2012
Likely ID: Phyla nodiflora var. nodiflora
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

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