- Source: Melhania burchellii
Melhania burchellii is a plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern Africa. It is named for the English explorer and naturalist William John Burchell.
Description
Melhania burchellii grows as a shrub up to 90 centimetres (35 in) tall, with many branches. The leaves are stellate tomentose and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. Inflorescences are usually two to many-flowered, featuring yellow petals.
Distribution and habitat
Melhania burchellii is native to Botswana, Namibia, South Africa (Cape Provinces, Free State, Northern Provinces) and Zimbabwe. Its habitat is in dry areas.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Melhania burchellii
- Melhania
- List of Malvales of South Africa
- List of Ngorongoro Crater plants
- List of least concern plants
