- Source: Melhania damarana
Melhania damarana is a plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern Africa.
Description
Melhania damarana grows as a shrub 30–60 centimetres (12–24 in) tall, with several stems from a woody base. The leaves measure up to 7 cm (3 in) long and are densely stellate tomentose to finely stellate pubescent. Inflorescences are one to three-flowered, on a stalk measuring up to 4.5 cm (2 in) long and feature yellow petals.
Distribution and habitat
Melhania damarana is native to Botswana, Namibia and South Africa (Cape Provinces). Its habitat is in dry areas on the fringes of the Namib desert.
References
External links
"Melhania damarana Harv.", African Plants A Photo Guide – images
