| Melhania transvaalensis | |
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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. transvaalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Melhania transvaalensis Szyszył. | |
Melhania transvaalensis is a plant in the family Malvaceae, native to South Africa.
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.
Distribution and habitat
Melhania transvaalensis is confined to South Africa's Northern Provinces. Its habitat is stony hills and grassy slopes.
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. 13 (3, 4). Cape Town: AOSIS: 269–270. doi:10.4102/abc.v13i3/4.1315.
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