Celosia loandensis
Celosia loandensis Baker
Celosia loandensis is a perennial herb in the Amaranthaceae family, native to Angola, Cabinda, Congo, and Zaïre. It was first described by Baker in 1897.
Description
Celosia loandensis is a perennial herb found in grassy and wooded savannah habitats. It is documented in Angola, where it is known locally as 'dilolo' or 'diololo' in the Kongo language. The species was collected by F. Monteiro and is preserved in the LUAI and LISC herbaria. It is part of the genus Celosia within the Amaranthaceae family.
Distribution
Angola · Cabinda · Congo · Zaïre
Synonyms
Celosia dewevrei
