Hymenolepis indivisa
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Hymenolepis |
| Species: | H. indivisa
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| Binomial name | |
| Hymenolepis indivisa (Harv.) Källersjö
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Hymenolepis indivisa is a species of plant endemic to South Africa.
Description
[edit]This slender and single branched shrub grows up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall.[2] The stem splits into a few sparse branches from about halfway up the plant.[3] The small thread-like leaves roll outward and downward.[2]
The yellow or golden-brown flowers are present between September and November. They are found clustered in round inflorescences.[2][3] The stems bearing the flowers are clearly visible and the bracts are hairless. [3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]This plant is endemic to the Eastern Cape of South Africa.[2] It has been found on rocky mountains at an elevation of over 1,200 m (3,900 ft) between Makhanda and Great Winterhoek.[3] It grows on sandstone slopes, mountain tops, grassland next to dams and in disturbed areas.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hymenolepis indivisa". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36 Archived 2023-01-08 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d Magoswana, S. L.; Magee, A. R. (2014-03-01). "A taxonomic revision of Hymenolepis (Asteraceae, Anthemideae)". South African Journal of Botany. 91: 126–141. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2014.01.007. ISSN 0254-6299.