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Taxa: Ocimum obovatum (Ocimum mildbraedii), Ocimum obovatum subsp. obovatum (Ocimum ringoetii), Ocimum obovatum subsp. cordatum (Becium grandiflorum var. cordatum, Becium obovatum subsp. cordatum), Ocimum obovatum subsp. crystallinum (Becium grandiflorum var. crystallinum, Becium obovatum subsp. crystalli... (show all)
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Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Philecology Herbarium

BRIT
BRIT558325T. M. Sperry   45021952-03-11
Democratic Republic of the Congo, W. of Runa, N. of Nioka, Ituri, Congo Belge, 1750m

Carnegie Museum of Natural History Herbarium

CM
CM339783Thompson, S.A.   55661988-12-14
Malawi, Chitipa District, 18 km SSE of Chisenga, Jembya Forest Reserve, 1870m
CM
CM367571Thompson, S.A.   57991989-01-01
Malawi, Chitipa District, 18 km SSE of Chisenga, Jembya Forest Reserve, 1870m
CM
CM367574Thompson, S.A.   56881988-12-25
Malawi, Chitipa District, 18 km SSE of Chisenga, Jembya Forest Reserve, 1870m
CM
CM367575Thompson, S.A.   55641988-12-14
Malawi, Chitipa District, 18 km SSE of Chisenga, Jembya Forest Reserve, 1870m
CM
CM367576Thompson, S.A.   55561988-12-14
Malawi, Chitipa District, 18 km SSE of Chisenga, Jembya Forest Reserve, 1870m
CM
CM367577Thompson, S.A.   55531988-12-14
Malawi, Chitipa District, 18 km SSE of Chisenga, Jembya Forest Reserve, 1870m

Field Museum of Natural History - Specimens being processed

F:In process
Becium grandiflorum var. obovatum (E.Mey. ex Benth.) Sebald
V0571470F[collector unknown]   21964-12-14
Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Near the temporary buildings of the university, 1300m
F:In process
Becium grandiflorum var. obovatum (E.Mey. ex Benth.) Sebald
V0571471FG. Troupin   9591952-05-16
Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, [precise locality unknown], 1000m
F:In process
Becium obovatum (E.Mey. ex Benth.) N.E.Br.
V0571473FJ. L. Sidey   36611962-10-00
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, [precise locality unknown]
F:In process
Becium obovatum (E.Mey. ex Benth.) N.E.Br.
V0571474FG. Troupin   117371959-08-04
Rwanda, Mutara region, vicinity of Mimuli, IRSAC Reserve, Mimuli hill, 1400 - 1450m
F:In process
Becium obovatum (E.Mey. ex Benth.) N.E.Br.
V0571476FG. Troupin   65841958-02-28
Rwanda, Bugesera region, Myabiha hill, 1450m

iNaturalist Plant Observation - Research Grade

iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
67515509markusgmeiner   2020-12-25
Blantyre, Michiru Mountain Forest Reserve, Malawi, -15.725611 34.982291
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
102454920Stefaneakame   2021-11-28
Lilongwe, Dzalanyama Forest Reserve, Central, MW, -14.265375 33.437503
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
9190187Kai Joaquin   2017-11-11
Zomba, Zomba, Malawi, -15.344044 35.300494
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
24986421timharris   2006-12-01
Zambezia, Chiperone mountain, -16.50819 35.72233
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
25993429Marco Schmidt   2019-05-06
Mzimba, Mzimba-Distrikt, Malawi, -11.843589 33.804754
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
67652389Nico Vromant   2020-12-30
Lusaka, J. Lazy J. Sanctuary, Lusaka Central, Lusaka, Zambia, -15.496457 28.453425
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
18754381Jurga Motiejūnaitė   2016-01-12
Hhohho, Malolotja Nature Reserve, Hoho rajonas, Svazilandas, -26.136371 31.111215
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
139947754Bart Wursten   2018-12-29
Harare, Philadelphia, Harare, Zimbabwe, -17.711716 31.130473
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
83138545lougarou   2019-11-21
Hhohho, Hhohho, Eswatini, -26.135962 31.116911
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
11154000Kate Braun   2004-11-04
Hhohho, Pine Valley, Plot 202, -26.23511 31.178336
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
20318493Linda Loffler   2006-10-18
Hhohho, Mbabane, Swaziland, -26.283333 31.116667
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
99189515Kate Braun   2021-10-22
Hhohho, Mahebedla road, by west facing rocky slope, -26.230413 31.158528
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
38124391Troos van der Merwe   2020-01-11
Lubombo, Lubombo, SZ, -26.496503 31.967212
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
10976019Kate Braun   2007-11-03
Hhohho, Pine Valley, Plot 202, -26.23511 31.178336
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
36534734nickypegg   2019-12-10
Matabeleland South, Umzingwane, Zimbabwe, -20.252377 28.776672
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
139347352Kate Braun   2022-10-18
Hhohho, Ukuthula. Hilltop S of cellphone tower., -26.335445 31.122879
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
10961713Kate Braun   2013-08-03
Hhohho, Malolotja Nature Reserve, halfway down Silotfwane Viewpoint road, -26.114768 31.120155
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
153913287Bart Wursten   2019-11-30
Manica, Nhamassa River, Nhabawa, Chimanimani Buffer Zone, Sussundenga, Mozambique, -19.69771 33.041
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
10967035Kate Braun   2013-05-28
Lubombo, Lubombo mountains, S of Tikhuba, top edge of escarpment, near house., -26.697978 32.023054
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
37676762Kate Braun   2018-10-21
Hhohho, Malolotja Nature Reserve, south of Logwaja junction., -26.135661 31.10682
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
32219062Jean Stephenson   2019-09-06
Manzini, Manzini, Eswatini, -26.491501 31.223024
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
106890841Pete Woodall   1971-01-09
Harare, Mukuvisi River, Harare East, Harare, Zimbabwe, -17.8488 31.1017
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
153821869Bart Wursten   2019-11-27
Manica, Chimanimani National Park, Sussundenga, Mozambique, -19.71389 32.99333
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
70337970Joël Roerig   2012-09-04
Hhohho, Hhohho Region, Eswatini, -26.139443 31.126181
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
140613963Moira FitzPatrick   2022-10-29
Bulawayo, Bulawayo East, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, -20.221761 28.59631
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
92353938Linda Loffler   2021-08-20
Manzini, Manzini, Eswatini, -26.172719 31.634636
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
26792405Andry.A.R   2019-06-02
Fianarantsoa, Amoron'i mania, MG-FI, MG, -20.540595 46.875662
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
11021559Kate Braun   2006-10-17
Hhohho, Malolotja Nature Reserve, near entrance, -26.147245 31.137595
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
177705672Bart Wursten   2019-12-06
Manica, Nhabawa, Chimanimani Buffer Zone, Sussundenga, Mozambique, -19.70218 33.02605
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
36640951Kate Braun   2019-11-28
Lubombo, Mhlumeni, road to Mhlumeni camp, near junction with main roadtop of ridge, -26.300732 32.017682
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
11154002Kate Braun   2003-11-11
Hhohho, Pine Valley, Plot 202, -26.23511 31.178336
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
37675410Kate Braun   2018-11-17
Manzini, Usuthu Forest, Enrich Dam, -26.416199 30.997331
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
80461254Kate Braun   2020-10-30
Hhohho, Pine Valley, Plot 180, Lilima school site parking area, -26.236742 31.181801
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
135284492Jean   2022-09-15
Harare, Harare East, Harare, Zimbabwe, -17.835033 31.15085
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
64284155i_c_riddell   2020-10-26
Manicaland, Nyanga, Zimbabwe, -18.276372 32.701025
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
94850489Kate Braun   2020-10-30
Hhohho, Pine Valley, Plot 180, mid slope above old cottage, -26.236634 31.181124
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
10964583Kate Braun   2011-10-17
Hhohho, Malolotja Nature Reserve, top of Majolomba block, -26.134724 31.1225
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
11115387Kate Braun   2014-12-02
Hhohho, Malolotja Nature Reserve. rocks near cabins, east of parking by large rocks, -26.13925 31.138089
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
40397325Tony Rebelo   2020-02-18
Hhohho, Malolotha Nature Reserve, trail Mortimer to Forbes Reed dams, -26.139968 31.124152
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
11068501Kate Braun   2015-07-28
Hhohho, Malolotja Nature Reserve, rock outcrop SE of Logwaja junction, -26.134551 31.108477
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
98954790Kate Braun   2021-10-22
Hhohho, Pine Valley, Plot 202, -26.235049 31.178731
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
140243824Kate Braun   2022-10-28
Hhohho, Pine Valley, Plot 202, -26.235263 31.178492
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
79621689Jean   2019-12-12
Harare, Haka Park vlei, Harare, Zimbabwe, -17.826031 31.148505
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
140478908Carla Cabrita   2022-10-30
Hhohho, Hhohho Region, Eswatini, -26.137812 31.13703
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
143486881Moira FitzPatrick   2022-11-20
Matabeleland South, Matobo, Zimbabwe, -20.503651 28.525012
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
11052460Kate Braun   2006-10-12
Hhohho, Pine Valley, Plot 202, -26.23511 31.178336
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
149616182Bart Wursten   2003-11-02
Manicaland, Vumba Mts, Mutare, Zimbabwe, -19.167847 32.731536
iNaturalist:Research Grade
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
62492264Dan Lee   2020-10-13
Manicaland, Makoni, Zimbabwe, -18.252536 32.010921

Missouri Botanical Garden

MO:Seed Plants
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
452398J. Lewalle   11871966-10-29
Burundi, Ruyigi, Kayongozi, crête près du village. Prairie rocheuse rase., 1700m
MO:Seed Plants
Ocimum obovatum E. Mey. ex Benth.
449753Greg C. de Nevers   33371984-04-20
Tanzania, Morogoro, Kilosa, Mikumi National Park: flood plain west of road; open grassland with scattered trees., -7.25 37.16666
MO:Seed Plants
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
449689Greg C. de Nevers   32191984-04-00
Tanzania, Morogoro, Kilosa, Mikumi National Park: east of road; Miombo Woodland., -7.28333 37.2
MO:Seed Plants
451741Peter Goldblatt   81741986-11-21
Tanzania, Iringa, Makete, Makete District Lower Ndumbi valley south of main road; Brachystegia manga - Combretum woodland.
MO:Seed Plants
451970Charlotte M. Taylor   83191988-12-24
Tanzania, Iringa, Mufindi, Brooke Bond Tea plantation, Ngwazi termite mounds. Pasture and thickets., -8.51666 35.16666, 1830m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
453506C.J. Kayombo   5971989-05-18
Tanzania, Iringa, Mufindi, Ngwazi., -8.51666 35.16666, 1850m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
452248J.D. Chapman   87881987-08-17
Malawi, Southern, Mt. Mulanje massif well above Fort Lister Forestry Office on the path to Sombani Hut., 1370m
MO:Seed Plants
451361Roy E. Gereau   25301988-11-20
Tanzania, Iringa, Mufindi, 55 km NW of Mafinga on Madibira road among large rocks near grassy hilltop in Brachystegia woodland., -8.23333 35, 1400m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium grandiflorum var. obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) Sebald
455423J.C. Lovett   18881987-03-30
Tanzania, Iringa, Makete, Lower Ndumbi Valley. Commiphora, Acacia woodland., -8.83333 33.83333, 1100m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium grandiflorum var. obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) Sebald
455280J.C. Lovett   9101986-09-23
Tanzania, Iringa, Mufindi, Recently brunt grassland on road to Kivadula farm. Between the Dar-Lusaka road and the old main road., -8.3833333 35.3333333, 1800m
MO:Seed Plants
455091J.C. Lovett   28441987-12-30
Tanzania, Mbeya, Rungwe, Chivanjee. Woodland with Uapaca, Brachystegia, Parinari curatellifolia., -9.36666 33.65, 900m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium grandiflorum var. obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) Sebald
455082J.C. Lovett   17871987-03-29
Tanzania, Mbeya, Rungwe, Chivanje, Tukuyu Tea Estates. Woodland with Uapaca, Faurea, Protea. Riverine forest at 850m with Adina microcephala, Harungana, Garcinia, Anthocleista, Parinari excelsa., -9.5 33.58333, 850 - 1000m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
451788J. Lewalle   141965-11-14
Burundi, Bubanza, Ferme de Randa. Prairie en pente faible, paturée., -3.11666 29.36666, 950m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
452406J. Lewalle   12271966-11-08
Burundi, Bujumbura, Plaine de la Rusizi. Prairie sableuse, bord d'un marais., 800m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
452414J. Lewalle   13111966-11-21
Burundi, Bururi, Entre Bururi et Makamba. Prairie rase., 1900m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
452390J. Lewalle   11521966-10-28
Burundi, Ruyigi, Mugera, frontière Tanzanie, S . Lande., 1400m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium grandiflorum var. obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) Sebald
455271J.C. Lovett   10161986-10-30
Tanzania, Iringa, Mufindi, Recently burnt grasslands above Lake Kihanga., -8.5 35.25, 1800m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium grandiflorum var. obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) Sebald
455442J.C. Lovett   12721987-01-01
Tanzania, Iringa, Mufindi, Lake Ngwazi Dam end. Brachystegia, Parinari curatifolia stunted woodland with canopy 2 m. tall. With densely vegetated termite mounds with Croton, Apodytes dimidiata, Prunus africana, canopy 4-8 m. tall., -8.5166667 35.1666667, 1830m
MO:Seed Plants
454515J.C. Lovett   12631987-01-01
Tanzania, Iringa, Mufindi, Lake Ngwazi Dam end. Brachystegia, Parinari curatifolia stunted woodland with canopy 2 m. tall. With densely vegetated termite mounds with Croton, Apodytes dimidiata, Prunus africana, canopy 4-8 m. tall., -8.5166667 35.1666667, 1830m
MO:Seed Plants
Ocimum obovatum E. Mey. ex Benth.
1346384Peter B. Phillipson   47771997-00-00
Kenya, Rift Valley, Suswa volcano near cave at SE rim of caldera. Among lava boulders., 1800m
MO:Seed Plants
2065964G.F. de Witte   26911947-07-26
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Katanga; Mitwaba; Lusinga Parc National Upemba. Savane brulée., 1760m
MO:Seed Plants
2736018L. Festo   19762005-06-08
Tanzania, Dodoma, Mpwapwa, Between public areas of Mbuga and Kisi Villages in miombo woodland, dominated by Uapaca kirkii, Faurea saligna, Brachystegia manga, Syzygium cordatum and Vitex payos., -6.94666 36.62805, 1390m
MO:Seed Plants
3006937Y.S. Abeid   21232005-08-15
Tanzania, Rukwa, Mpanda, T4. Mpembe Village, near Kamongo Ridge, ca. 8.5 km from village. Wooded grassland., -6.1672223 30.6675, 1586m
MO:Seed Plants
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
100244598Rainer W. Bussmann   161602009-12-20
Ethiopia, Bale, Oromiya. Surroundings of Odo-Bulu hunting camp., 6.9311 40.1861667, 3064m

National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution - Botany

NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 3630175J. Balaka & R. Gowa   739
Malawi, S Reg. Zomba Dist, Ghitinji Camp Site.
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 2520084F. G. Meyer   80671962-01-21
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Open plain on bunch grass covered slopes, 29 km. N.E. of Jimma, Addis Ababa road, Kaffa Province., 7.68 37.08, 1720m
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 1028861R. A. Dummer   45021920-09-00
Uganda, Uganda Protectorate, Grassy hill-side, Bulumagi., 1219m
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 2155495-. Quarre   13051928-00-00
Congo, Democratic Republic of, Congo Belge, Elisabethville.
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 2375195G. Troupin   11737
Rwanda, Prov. Ruanda, Territ. Biumba, Région du Mutara, environ de Mimuli, réserve IRSAC, colline Mimuli., 1400 - 1450m
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 1373357R. L. Piemeisel & L. W. Kephart   6301927-09-27
Tanzania, Tanganjika, between Mbulu and Ngoro Ngoro Crater., 1500m
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 3630152J. Balaka & W. Nachamba   523
Malawi, S Reg, Zomba Dist, Chiradzulo Peak on the Zomba Plateau.
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 3626885E. Tawakali & K. Kaunda   439
Malawi, S Reg, Zomba Dist, Zomba Plateau, Songani look out.
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 3626407J. Balaka & W. Nachamba   496
Malawi, S Reg, Zomba Dist, Chiradzulo Peak on Zomba Plateau. On the northern side of the peak.
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 807150J. Buchanan   825
Malawi, Nyasaland.
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 3630358J. Balaka & R. Gowa   277
Malawi, S Reg, Zomba Dist, Zomba Plateau, Chiradzulu Peak. Northern slope.
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 2061981L. J. Brass   171361946-09-05
Malawi, Vernay Nyasaland, Nchisi Mountain, Kota-kota District., 1400m
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 2481073W. C. Burger   2771
Ethiopia, Harar Prov, Amoressa ±5 Km. N.E. of Hararr Granite hills with extensive cultivation.
NMNH-US:Plantae-US
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
US 2375369G. Troupin   65531958-02-26
Rwanda, Kigali, Prov. Ruanda, Région du Bugesera, colline Ruyenji., 1450m

Natural History Museum of Utah, Garrett Herbarium

UT:Botany
Becium obovatum (E.Mey. ex Benth.) N.E.Br.
UT0100601Troupin, G.   41911957-09-24
Rwanda, Northern Province, route Kigali-Kakitumba, vers km 169, -1.6 30.1

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Herbarium Specimens

KEW
Ocimum obovatum E.Mey. ex Benth.
25417.000Milne-Redhead, E.; Taylor, P.   78991955-12-26
Songea Dist.
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