Metalasia seriphiifolia | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Metalasia |
Species: | M. seriphiifolia |
Binomial name | |
Metalasia seriphiifolia DC. | |
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Metalasia seriphiifolia is a flowering subshrub that is part of the Asteraceae family. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the Kleinrivier Mountains. It grows from 50 - 100 m and is part of the fynbos. There are three known populations and they are threatened by invasive plants and urban development. [2] [1]