Biology:Hymenolepis indivisa

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Short description: South African plant species

Hymenolepis indivisa
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Hymenolepis
Species:
H. indivisa
Binomial name
Hymenolepis indivisa
(Harv.) Källersjö
Synonyms[1]
  • Athanasia indivisa Harv.

Hymenolepis indivisa is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.[2][3] It is endemic to South Africa.

Description

This slender and single branched shrub grows up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall.[4] The stem splits into a few sparse branches from about halfway up the plant.[5] The small thread-like leaves roll outward and downward.[4]

The yellow or golden-brown flowers are present between September and November. They are found clustered in round inflorescences.[4][5] The stems bearing the flowers are clearly visible and the bracts are hairless. [5]

Distribution and habitat

This plant is endemic to the Eastern Cape of South Africa.[4] It has been found on rocky mountains at an elevation of over 1,200 m (3,900 ft) between Makhanda and Great Winterhoek.[5] It grows on sandstone slopes, mountain tops, grassland next to dams and in disturbed areas.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15585599 entry