| Trachyandra tortilis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| 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] | |
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Trachyandra tortilis is a species of succulent in the genus Trachyandra . It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. [1]
Trachyandra tortilis is found in the Richtersveld and Namaqualand, southwards to Vredendal, Hopefield and Saron. [1]
Trachyandra tortilis is classified as Least Concern as it is widespread and not threatened. [1]
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