Records determined by Mary Merello

Determinations: 45

The following is a list of the records determined by Mary Merello 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
81099Biophytum abyssinicum22 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2083 MC Merello MO
Collections around Kundalila Falls. Rocky soils, quartz sand and basalt outcrops. Kanona District; Kundalila Falls Picnic Area, 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy.1210Zambia1330B1C1590

Rare along secondary stream; calyx green and striped red; petals light purple.

-13.15444430.7194445
81249 (cultivated)Cassipourea malosana (cultivated)06 Dec 1993MC Merello
MC Merello 965 MC Merello MO
Forest of steep, rocky dry water fallKaputa Region, Nsumbu National Forest, Nkamba Bay Valley Area.1080Zambia0830C2N915

Tree 6 m; foliage dark green glossy above, lighter beneath; sepals light yellow-green, ovary darker green; stigma brown; uncommon.

-8.60000030.4833334
81305Chaetachme aristata01 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3025 MC Merello G McPherson MO
Collections from along W edge of mushitu. Ndola Rural District; 4.6 km W of Lukoshi at intersection of roads to St. Anthony's Mission and Mukumpu School, Kabunda village, Manda mushitu. 0Zambia1327B4W1230

Rare; lianescent shrub in deep shade; tepals green; anthers yellow-orange; fruit light orange.

-13.49722227.9241675
81317Chamaecrista mimosoides09 Mar 1995DK Harder
B Luwiika
MM Nawa
NB Zimba
DK Harder B Luwiika MM Nawa NB Zimba 175 MC Merello MO
In degraded woodland on sand, collections along Manyinga River in flooded area. Kabompo District; Kambyenyuna forest along the Kabompo-Mwinilunga Road ca. 11 km from the Loloma Hospital road junction in Manyinga. 0Zambia1324A4B1140

Very common; in woodland; stem reddish and green; stipules; petals bright yellow.

-13.35277824.2844445
81399Cleome hirta26 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3240 MC Merello MO
Collections at turn out along roadside, in steep woodland and in valley bottoms with seasonal water.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. 0Zambia1033A3N1050

Weak-wooded shrub to 1.5 m; also seen in disturbed cultivated fields; calyx red-purple; corolla pink with purple stripe medially and longitudinally; filaments purple; anthers yellow; fruits light green with purple; stems purple.

-10.37583333.1475005
81719 (cultivated)Cucumis hirsutus (cultivated)23 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2105 MC Merello MO
Collections around Kundalila Falls; below falls, in rocky soils and quartz sand, basalt outcrops. Kanona District; Kundalila Falls Picnic Area, 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy. at Kanona. 1210Zambia1330B1C1590

Rare in woodland; male flowers only; calyx green; corolla light yellow; anthers yellow.

-13.15444430.7194445
81725 (cultivated)Cussonia arborea (cultivated)31 Oct 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 1842 MC Merello MO
Collections along road and stream in degraded and interplanted woodland.Lusaka: Yielding Tree Farm, ca. 12 km W of Lusaka on Mungwi Road Farmlands N of road. 0Zambia1528A3C1200

Frequent shrub to 2 m, occasionally branched bark tan; petals light green, gynoecium darker green.

-15.36555628.1613895
81923Diospyros lycioides subsp. sericea17 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 1920 MC Merello MO
On sandy soils in seasonally inundated flood plain. Collections in riverine forest. Kasanka National Park, along Musande River near confluence of Musande and Luwombwa Rivers.990Zambia1230C1C1170

Occasional slender tree; calyx green; petals white turning yellow with age.

-12.52722230.1383335
81928Diospyros mespiliformis17 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 1927 MC Merello MO
On sandy soils in seasonally inundated flood plain. Collections in riverine forest. Kasanka National Park, along Musande River near confluence of Musande and Luwombwa Rivers.990Zambia1230C1C1170

Frequent tree to 6 m, spreading; calyx light green; corolla yellow-green; shallowly fissured grey bark.

-12.52722230.1383335
81929Diospyros mespiliformis19 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 1975 MC Merello MO
Mushitu dominated by Syzygium, marshes and open waterKasanka National Park; Kalamafiala Forest. 990Zambia1230C1C1170

Tree in small forest patch in grassland; calyx light green; outer corolla covered in white to brown hairs; petal lobes light green, fragrant. N.V. "muchenge"

-12.57888930.2297225
81930Diospyros mespiliformis25 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2154 MC Merello MO
On rocks and in surrounding miombo woodland; rocky soils, Uapaca woodland.Chinsali District; Shiwa Ng'andu, Mansha River. Collections at Chusa Falls. 1170Zambia1131B1N1470

Tree in woodland to 8 m; black branches; leaves green above, lighter below; midrib yellow; cauliflorous fruit, green under easily removable brown-black pubescence.

-11.15527831.5511115
81931Diospyros mespiliformis29 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2189 MC Merello 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.1250Zambia0831C1N1230

Tree 10 m; above falls; leaves deep green and shiny above, duller, lighter below; with young fruit only; calyx light green; young fruit light green with shiny brown hairs.

-8.59722231.2394445
81953Diospyros virgata21 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2055 MC Merello MO
Collections in grasslands along stream. Rocky soils, quartz sand and basalt outcrops. Kanona District; Kundalila Falls Picnic Area ca. 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy. at Kanona. 1210Zambia1330B1C1570

Suffrutex; stems with black hairs; young fruits hairy, green with a golden sheen.

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81954Diospyros virgata25 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2149 MC Merello MO
On rocks and in surrounding miombo woodland; rocky soils, Uapaca woodland.Chinsali District; Shiwa Ng'andu, Mansha River. Collections at Chusa Falls. 1170Zambia1131B1N1470

Occasional suffrutex, from large woody root; stems golden-orange pubescent; mature fruit bright orange.

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81955Diospyros virgata09 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 173 MC Merello MO
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. 1210Zambia1330B1C1415

Very common short plant with alternate inflorescences on the stem. Cream stamens and pistil. Light green anthers.

-13.15250030.7222225
82039 (cultivated)Drosera affinis (cultivated)20 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2018 MC Merello MO
Collections around Kundalila Falls. Rocky soil, quartz sand, basalt outcrops. Kanona District; Kundalila Falls Picnic Area, 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy. at Kanona.1210Zambia1330B1C1590

Infrequent among rocks above falls; secretory hairs red; petals red to pink-purple (?).

-13.15388930.7388895
82040 (cultivated)Drosera affinis (cultivated)09 Dec 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2256 MC Merello MO
Collections on both sides of road in dambo and among rocks on upper slope. Mporokoso District; along Mporokoso-Kasama Road, 59.9 km ESE of intersection of Mporokoso-Nsama-Kasama Roads N of Mporokoso. At bridge over Kasanshi River. 0Zambia0930A1N1470

Abundant herb between grasses; calyx light purple-pink; petals pink; secretory hairs red.

-9.23333330.1500004
82370Gisekia pharnaceoides var. pharnaceoides08 Dec 1993MC Merello
MC Merello 984 MC Merello 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. 940Zambia0829D1N1000

Annual succulent herb; lower stems pinkish; 20 cm tall; grows in clumps; sepals green; petals white fading to yellow; stamens red-violet; leaves white on undersides.

-8.68333329.5333335
82665 (cultivated)Jasminum dichotomum (cultivated)17 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 1926 MC Merello MO
On sandy soils in seasonally inundated flood plain. Collections in riverine forest. Kasanka National Park, along Musande River near confluence of Musande and Luwombwa Rivers.990Zambia1230C1C1170

Occasional liana; leaves light green; young fruit light green, turning dark purple-black when ripe.

-12.52722230.1383335
82668 (cultivated)Jasminum streptopus (cultivated)09 Mar 1995MM Nawa
MM Nawa 204 MC Merello MO
In degraded woodland on sand, collections along Manyinga River in flooded area. Kabompo District; Kambyenyuna forest along the Kabompo-Mwinilunga Road ca. 11 km from the Loloma Hospital road junction in Manyinga. 0Zambia1324A4B1140

Shrub; to 70 cm; in woodland; stem green, with small, white hairs; fruits shiny, green, in pairs; locally abundant.

-13.35277824.2844445
82733Lannea discolor01 Dec 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 109 MC Merello MO
Open woodlandMbala 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. 0Zambia0831C3N1740

Shrub with light green fruits. Grey underside of leaf.

-8.93333331.1833335
82865Markhamia obtusifolia18 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 1943 MC Merello MO
In seasonally inundated area on deep alluvial soils.Kasanka National Park, Luwombwa River. 990Zambia1230C1C1170

Occasional small tree in small groupings; light brown-gold pubescence over all plant parts; weakly-wooded; calyx light yellow-green; corolla yellow with deep red stripes on lobes and in throat.

-12.53861130.2277785
82868 (cultivated)Maytenus undata (cultivated)22 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2098 MC Merello MO
Collections around Kundalila Falls. Rocky soils, quartz sand and basalt outcrops. Kanona District; Kundalila Falls Picnic Area, 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy.1210Zambia1330B1C1590

Rare shrub in riverine forest margin; with mature fruit only; infructescence stalk red; inflated fruit light yellow-white with red; orange-brown seeds with white aril at attachment.

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82874 (cultivated)Melastomastrum capitatum (cultivated)13 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3124 MC Merello MO
Collections in riverine miombo forest and in surrounding miombo woodlands on sandy soils on Mwaleshi River.Mpika District; Mano Camp just outside and N of North Luangwa N.P. 910Zambia1132C1N1110

Near edge of stream; to 1.5 m tall; in fruit only; calyx light pink on lobes; ovary light green.

-11.64722232.1694445
82893 (cultivated)Memecylon flavovirens (cultivated)13 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3108 MC Merello MO
Collections in riverine miombo forest and in surrounding miombo woodlands on sandy soils on Mwaleshi River.Mpika District; Mano Camp just outside and N of North Luangwa N.P. 910Zambia1132C1N1110

Occasional in woodland, shrub to 4 m; persistent calyx and fruit light green; abaxial leaf surface dull, light green.

-11.64722232.1694445
82895 (cultivated)Memecylon flavovirens (cultivated)02 Dec 1993MC Merello
MC Merello 944 MC Merello MO
Forest patches among cultivated areasMbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area No. 45, off Mbala-Mpulungu Road along dirt road D13 6.4 km from beginning. 0Zambia0831C3N930

Tree 5-6 m; foliage a slightly yellowing (anemic)- glaucous color; glossy; peduncles pink, buds greenish-white, calyx green; (anthers purple, not seen on this individual). Common.

-8.78333331.1166675
83018Nymphoides thunbergiana09 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 179 MC Merello MO
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. 1210Zambia1330B1C1415

Water plant with yellow petals, yellow stamens with dark anthers. Long, light green pistil.

-13.15250030.7222225
83049Olax dissitiflora06 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 1868 MC Merello RD Noyes Along roadside. Thicket vegetation on Kalahari sands.Simonga village, along Nakatindi Road (Livingstone-Sesheke Road), ca. 20 km W of Livingstone. 0Zambia1725D4S0

Occasional shrub to 4 m tall; older bark grey; younger shoots red-brown; calyx green; petals white, fertile; anthers yellow; staminodes white, sweetly fragrant.

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83050Olax dissitiflora06 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 1869 MC Merello RD Noyes Along roadside. Thicket vegetation on Kalahari sands.Simonga village, along Nakatindi Road (Livingstone-Sesheke Road), ca. 20 km W of Livingstone. 0Zambia1725D4S0

Occasional shrub to 2 m tall; young fruits green, some fruits with style attached.

-17.96666725.9166675
83164Parinari curatellifolia16 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3135 MC Merello MO
Miombo woodland species mixed with cultivated ornamentals.Mpika District; Mpika town, Chitulika [Ministry of Local Govt. & Housing Hostels] ca. 2 km west of Serenje-Mpika Road, collections within encampment. 0Zambia1131C4N1200

Tree to 5 m x 20 cm dbh; frequent; abaxial leaf surface white, midrib brown; fruits deep green with brown lenticels.

-11.83555631.4233335
83209 (cultivated)Peddiea fischeri (cultivated)24 Feb 1995MM Nawa
MM Nawa 111 MC Merello MO
Collection from miombo woodland, dambo and adjacent marsh/swamp. Mwinilunga District; ca. 6.5 km from Lwawu Mission in dambo near road. 0Zambia1124D2W1300

Shrub; to 70 cm; in woodland adjacent to dambo; leaves shiny; flower long, narrow; petals light green; stigma yellow.

-11.65444424.9916675
83327 (cultivated)Polygala melilotoides (cultivated)29 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3278 MC Merello MO
In seasonal marsh/grassland with drier raised areas with miombo woodlands. Used for dry season pasture. Chinsali District; 25 km E-NE of (D18) Mubanga-Kasama Road and road (RD66) between pumping station at Misale and Chunga villages, nr. Ikola hills. 0Zambia0932D3N1200

Rare in slow drainage area; leaves with purple coloration; calyx green with purple; petals yellow to light green.

-9.89250032.5611115
83428 (cultivated)Rawsonia lucida (cultivated)21 Nov 1993DK Harder
DK Harder 2030 MC Merello 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. 1210Zambia1330B1C1370

Tree to 8 m along rock wall and in deep shade; leaves deep green glossy above, lighter duller below; calyx yellow and white at edges; anthers yellow; filaments white; petals yellow at base; fruits light green.

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83558 (cultivated)Schinziella tetragona (cultivated)09 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 198 MC Merello MO
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. 1210Zambia1330B1C1415

Meadow plant with white terminal inflorescence.

-13.15250030.7222225
83856 (cultivated)Tacca leontopetaloides (cultivated)24 May 1994CN 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. 0Zambia1033A3N1200

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

-10.35750033.1986115
83950 (cultivated)Tetracera masuiana (cultivated)07 Dec 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 139 MC Merello MO
In green thickets on flat landKaputa 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. 1080Zambia0830C2N850

Shrub common along road in open woodland outside thickets. Sepals purple at edges. Petals white, light green pistil, yellow-pink anthers.

-8.59583330.3944445
84015 (cultivated)Trema orientale (cultivated)27 Nov 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 10 MC Merello MO
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping areaChishimba 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. 2010Zambia1030B2N1380

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

-10.15277830.9150004
84022 (cultivated)Trichilia prieuriana (cultivated)06 Dec 1993MC Merello
MC Merello 958 MC Merello MO
Wet forest along Lake TanganyikaKaputa District; Nsumbu National Forest, Kampasa Rain Forest, wet forest along Lake Tanganyika. 108,2000Zambia0830D1N870

Tree 6 m; fruits chalky, white-green in color; frequent.

-8.58333330.5000005
83901 (cultivated)Vepris nobilis (cultivated)06 Dec 1993MC Merello
MC Merello 956 MC Merello MO
Wet forest along Lake TanganyikaKaputa District; Nsumbu National Forest, Kampasa Rain Forest, wet forest along Lake Tanganyika. 108,2000Zambia0830D1N870

Tree 6 m; young fruits light green. Common.

-8.58333330.5000005
83897 (cultivated)Vepris trichocarpa (cultivated)07 Dec 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 135 MC Merello MO
In green thickets on flat landKaputa 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. 1080Zambia0830C2N850

Occasional shrub with oblong fruits. Recorded as Teclea fischeri

-8.59583330.3944445
84187 (cultivated)Wahlenbergia capitata (cultivated)07 May 1994DK Harder
DK Harder 3057 MC Merello MO
Brachystegia miombo on broken quartz soil. Serenje District; 16 km N of Chisomo Village on Chisomo-Serenje Road. 0Zambia1330D1C960

Frequent herb to 0.5 m; calyx green; petals white at base, blue on lobes; style white at base, blue at tip; extruded pollen yellow.

-13.52833330.5858335
84188 (cultivated)Wahlenbergia capitata (cultivated)10 Mar 1997B Luwiika
B Luwiika 588 MC Merello B Luwiika MO
Collecting along the Sinazongwe/Choma RoadChoma District; Collecting along the Sinazongwe/Choma Road, 11.6 km from the junction. 0Zambia1627C4S1200

Herb, 30 cm, in marsh areas. Stems light green, hard with white sticky hairs; leaves light green, smooth above, hairy underneath; flowers purplish-blue.

-16.86888927.2735565
84194Wahlenbergia napiformis03 Mar 1997B Luwiika
B Luwiika 579 MC Merello B Luwiika MO
Along the Maamba/Sinazongwe RoadChoma District; Collecting along the Maamba/Sinazongwe Road, 11.4 km from the Choma-Lusaka Road. 0Zambia1627C4S1200

Herb, 1 m, common in wet areas. Stems and leaves dark green; flowers light purple; roots white woody.

-16.86888927.2727785
84201Waltheria indica08 Dec 1993MC Merello
MC Merello 992 MC Merello 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. 940Zambia0829D1N1000

Perennial herb to 75 cm tall; petals yellow; calyx green.

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84232 (cultivated)Ziziphus abyssinica (cultivated)10 Nov 1993MC Merello
MC Merello 925 MC Merello MO
Disturbed woodlandsDisturbed woodlands of Yieldingtree Farm, lands on southwest side of road, 14 km northwest of Lusaka on Botha's Rust Road (Mungwi Road). 0Zambia1528A3C1170

Sprawling shrub 2 m; armed; young branches reddish-brown; leaves glossy above, golden brown soft pubescent beneath; flowers yellow-green.

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