Melhania integra

Melhania integra is a plant in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to South Africa.

Melhania integra
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Melhania
Species:
M. integra
Binomial name
Melhania integra

Description

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

Melhania integra is native to South Africa's Northern Provinces.[1] Its habitat is among rocks on grassy slopes.[2]

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References

  1. "Melhania integra". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  2. Verdoorn, I. C. (1981). "Revision of Melhania in southern Africa". Bothalia - African Biodiversity and Conservation. Cape Town: AOSIS. 13 (3, 4): 266. doi:10.4102/abc.v13i3/4.1315.


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