| Melhania integra | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Melhania |
| Species: | M. integra |
| Binomial name | |
| Melhania integra I.Verd. | |
Melhania integra is a plant in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to South Africa.
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.
Distribution and habitat
Melhania integra is native to South Africa's Northern Provinces. Its habitat is among rocks on grassy slopes.
References
- ^ "Melhania integra". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ 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.
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