Biology:Erica bolusiae
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Erica bolusiae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Erica |
| Species: | E. bolusiae
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| Binomial name | |
| Erica bolusiae T.M.Salter (1935)
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Erica bolusiae is a plant that belongs to the genus Erica and forms part of the fynbos. The plant is endemic to the Western Cape where it occurs from Yzerfontein to Kraaifontein. The plant's habitat is threatened by suburban development, agricultural activities, overgrazing and invasive plants such as the acacia species. There are currently only 250 individuals left.[1]
Two varieties are accepted:[2]
- Erica bolusiae var. bolusiae
- Erica bolusiae var. cyathiformis H.A.Baker
References
- ↑ REDLIST Sanbi
- ↑ Erica bolusiae T.M.Salter. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
Wikidata ☰ Q3056462 entry
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