Melhania transvaalensis
Melhania transvaalensis is a plant in the family Malvaceae, native to South Africa.
| Melhania transvaalensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Melhania |
| Species: | M. transvaalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Melhania transvaalensis | |
Description
Melhania transvaalensis grows as a shrub 14–60 centimetres (6–24 in) tall, with several stems. The oblong leaves measure up to 9 cm (4 in) long and are coarsely pubescent on the upper side, tomentose on the under side. Inflorescences are typically single-flowered, on a stalk measuring up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long, featuring yellow petals.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Melhania transvaalensis is confined to South Africa's Northern Provinces.[1] Its habitat is stony hills and grassy slopes.[2]
References
- "Melhania transvaalensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- Verdoorn, I. C. (1981). "Revision of Melhania in southern Africa". Bothalia - African Biodiversity and Conservation. Cape Town: AOSIS. 13 (3, 4): 269–270. doi:10.4102/abc.v13i3/4.1315.
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