Melhania_integra

<i>Melhania integra</i>

Melhania integra

Species of flowering plant

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

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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.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Melhania integra is native to South Africa's Northern Provinces.[1] Its habitat is among rocks on grassy slopes.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Melhania integra". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  2. [2]
    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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