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 plant endemic to South Africa.

Description

This slender and single branched shrub grows up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall.[2] The stem splits into a few sparse branches from about halfway up the plant.[3] The small thread-like leaves roll outward and downward.[2]

The yellow or golden-brown flowers are present between September and November. They are found clustered in round inflorescences.[2][3] The stems bearing the flowers are clearly visible and the bracts are hairless. [3]

Distribution and habitat

This plant is endemic to the Eastern Cape of South Africa .[2] It has been found on rocky mountains at an elevation of over 1,200 m (3,900 ft) between Makhanda and Great Winterhoek.[3] It grows on sandstone slopes, mountain tops, grassland next to dams and in disturbed areas.[2]

References

  1. "Hymenolepis indivisa". Species. GBIF. http://www.gbif.org/species/5402034. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Magoswana, S. L.; Magee, A. R. (2014-03-01). "A taxonomic revision of Hymenolepis (Asteraceae, Anthemideae)" (in en). South African Journal of Botany 91: 126–141. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2014.01.007. ISSN 0254-6299. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S025462991400009X. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15585599 entry