• Source: Nemesia versicolor

Nemesia versicolor (also known as the variable lionface or the Afrikaans names: kappieblommetjie and weeskindertjies) is a species of perennial flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is endemic to the Northern and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa.




Description


Nemesia versicolor has opposite, ovate to oblong-lanceolate leaves. The corolla is variable in colour.




Range


Nemesia versicolor is endemic to the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces, but it is also found in the Eastern Cape.




Habitat


Nemesia versicolor is found in a subtropical biome on the coast.




Taxonomy


According to Plants of the World Online, Nemesia versicolor contains the following varieties:

Nemesia versicolor var. versicolor
Nemesia versicolor var. oxyceras Benth.




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References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Nemesia versicolor
• Versicolor
• Nemesia (plant)
• Nemesia strumosa
• Table Bay Nature Reserve
• List of Scrophulariaceae of South Africa
• List of least concern plants
• Biodiversity of Cape Town