Hymenolepis indivisa

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Hymenolepis indivisa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Hymenolepis
Species:
H. indivisa
Binomial name
Hymenolepis indivisa
(Harv.) Källersjö
Synonyms [1]
  • Athanasia indivisa Harv.

Hymenolepis indivisa is a species of plant endemic to South Africa.

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Description

This slender and single branched shrub grows up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall. [2] The stem splits into a few sparse branches from about halfway up the plant. [3] The small thread-like leaves roll outward and downward. [2]

The yellow or golden-brown flowers are present between September and November. They are found clustered in round inflorescences. [2] [3] The stems bearing the flowers are clearly visible and the bracts are hairless. [3]

Distribution and habitat

This plant is endemic to the Eastern Cape of South Africa. [2] It has been found on rocky mountains at an elevation of over 1,200 m (3,900 ft) between Makhanda and Great Winterhoek. [3] It grows on sandstone slopes, mountain tops, grassland next to dams and in disturbed areas. [2]

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References

  1. "Hymenolepis indivisa". Global Biodiversity Information Facility . Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36
  3. 1 2 3 4 Magoswana, S. L.; Magee, A. R. (2014-03-01). "A taxonomic revision of Hymenolepis (Asteraceae, Anthemideae)". South African Journal of Botany. 91: 126–141. doi: 10.1016/j.sajb.2014.01.007 . ISSN   0254-6299.