Biology:Trachyandra tortilis

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Short description: Succulent endemic to the Cape Provinces

Trachyandra tortilis
Trachyandra tortilis Contorted Capespinach.jpg
LC (SANBI)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Trachyandra
Species:
T. tortilis
Binomial name
Trachyandra tortilis
(Baker) Oberm.
Synonyms[2]
  • Baker Schltr. ex Poelln.
  • Anthericum salteri Anthericum oocarpum
  • F.M.Leight. Anthericum tortile

Trachyandra tortilis is a species of succulent in the genus Trachyandra. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[1]

Distribution

Trachyandra tortilis is found in the Richtersveld and Namaqualand, southwards to Vredendal, Hopefield and Saron.[1]

Conservation status

Trachyandra tortilis is classified as Least Concern as it is widespread and not threatened.[1]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q15569815 entry