| Littleleaf Swampdaisy | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| 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] | |
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Osmitopsis parvifolia, known as the littleleaf swampdaisy, [2] is a species of plant from South Africa.
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 serrated. They measure 4–10 mm (0.16–0.39 in) in length. [3] Flowers are present between September and February. [4] The flower heads are radiate and solitary. They are yellow with white rays. [3] The pappus (a modified calyx that surround the individual floret) is absent. [4]
This species is endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa, where it grows between Betty's Bay and Sir Lowry's Pass. [3] It grows on stony sandstone slopes and in crevices. [4] 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). [5]
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. [5]