Senega africana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Polygalaceae |
Genus: | Senega |
Species: | S. africana |
Binomial name | |
Senega africana (Chodat) J.F.B.Pastore | |
Synonyms | |
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Senega africana is a species of flowering plant in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae). It was first described in 1893.
Distribution
It is found in southern Africa (Angola, DRC, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe).
Description
Senega africana grows to a height of 8–15 centimeters with stems branching. Its flowers are pink.
References
- "International Plant Names Index". www.ipni.org. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
- "Polygala africana Chodat | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Polygala africana |
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