Melhania transvaalensis

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

Melhania transvaalensis
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]

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References

  1. "Melhania transvaalensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  2. 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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