Melhania integra
Appearance
Melhania integra | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Genus: | Melhania |
Species: | M. integra
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Binomial name | |
Melhania integra |
Melhania integra is a plant in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to South Africa.
Description
[edit]Melhania integra grows as a shrub 20–45 centimetres (8–18 in) tall, with several woody stems. The tomentose leaves measure up to 6.5 cm (3 in) long. Inflorescences are typically one to three-flowered and feature yellow petals. The species resembles Melhania randii but differs, for example, in its larger flowers.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Melhania integra is native to South Africa's Northern Provinces.[1] Its habitat is among rocks on grassy slopes.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Melhania integra". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ a b Verdoorn, I. C. (1981). "Revision of Melhania in southern Africa". Bothalia - African Biodiversity and Conservation. 13 (3, 4). Cape Town: AOSIS: 266. doi:10.4102/abc.v13i3/4.1315.