Hymenolepis indivisa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Hymenolepis |
Species: | H. indivisa |
Binomial name | |
Hymenolepis indivisa (Harv.) Källersjö | |
Synonyms | |
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Hymenolepis indivisa is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to South Africa.
Description
This slender and single branched shrub grows up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall. The stem splits into a few sparse branches from about halfway up the plant. The small thread-like leaves roll outward and downward.
The yellow or golden-brown flowers are present between September and November. They are found clustered in round inflorescences. The stems bearing the flowers are clearly visible and the bracts are hairless.
Distribution and habitat
This plant is endemic to the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It has been found on rocky mountains at an elevation of over 1,200 m (3,900 ft) between Makhanda and Great Winterhoek. It grows on sandstone slopes, mountain tops, grassland next to dams and in disturbed areas.
References
- "Hymenolepis indivisa". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- "Hymenolepis indivisa (Harv.) Källersjö". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- "Hymenolepis indivisa (Harv.) Källersjö". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ 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
- ^ 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.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Hymenolepis indivisa | |
Athanasia indivisa |