Biology:Osmitopsis parvifolia

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Short description: South African plant species

Osmitopsis parvifolia
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Osmitopsis
Species:
O. parvifolia
Binomial name
Osmitopsis parvifolia
(DC.) Hofmeyr
Synonyms[1]
  • Osmitopsis parvifolia D.C.

Osmitopsis parvifolia is a species of plant from South Africa.

Description

This shrublet grows up to 40 cm (16 in) tall and is densely covered in oval-shaped leaves. The leaves are reflexed (bent downwards) and toothed. They are 4–10 mm (0.16–0.39 in) long.[2] Flowers are present between September and February.[3] The flower heads are radiate and solitary. They are yellow with white rays.[2] The pappus (a modified calyx that surround the individual floret) is absent.[3]

Distribution and habitat

This species is endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa , where it grows between Betty's Bay and Sir Lowry's Pass.[2] It grows on stony sandstone slopes and in crevices.[3] There are three known crevices which have a collective area of 200 km2 (77 sq mi). It is found at an altitude of 420–1,250 m (1,380–4,100 ft).[4]

Conservation

Although the species has no known threats, it has a small range. As such, it is considered to be rare by the South African National Biodiversity Institute.[4]

References

  1. "Osmitopsis parvifolia". Species. GBIF. http://www.gbif.org/species/3110743. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 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 Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2012). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora. Pretoria: South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI. ISBN 978-1-919976-74-7. OCLC 852384288. https://www.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/documents/documents/strelitzia-29-2012.pdf. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 Kamundi, D.A. & Raimondo, D. 2008. Osmitopsis parvifolia (DC.) Hofmeyr. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed on 14 February 2023

Wikidata ☰ Q15574095 entry