Biology:Psammophora
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Psammophora is a genus of plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to Namibia and the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[1]
It contains the following species:[1]
- Psammophora longifolia L. Bolus
- Psammophora modesta (Dinter & A. Berger) Dinter & Schwantes
- Psammophora nissenii (Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes (type species)
- Psammophora saxicola H.E.K.Hartmann
Plants in this genus are known for their ability to entrap sand (psammophory), possibly offering protection against being eaten, or against high wind abrasion or insolation.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Psammophora Dinter & Schwantes". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:16315-1.
- ↑ Neinhuis, Christoph; Müller-Doblies, Ute; Müller-Doblies, Dietrich (2008-04-18). "Psammophora and other sand-coated plants from southern Africa" (in en). Feddes Repertorium 107 (5–6): 549–555. doi:10.1002/fedr.19961070512. ISSN 0014-8962.
Wikidata ☰ Q2711774 entry
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