Hebenstretia minutiflora explained

Hebenstretia minutiflora is a species of plant from South Africa. It belongs to the figwort family.

Description

This spreading herb grows NaNcm (-2,147,483,648inches) tall. It branches at the base. Individuals may survive for only one year (annual) or may be present for several years (perennial). The leaves are lance-shaped and toothed. White flowers are present between September and December. They grow in spikes The fruit is an oblong capsule with two equal mericarps.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

This species in endemic to the Northern Cape of South Africa. It grows on south-facing slopes on the Kamiesberg Mountains at an elevation of NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet).^[2]

Conservation

This species is classified as being of least concern.^[3]

References

1. Book: Snijman, D.A. . Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Regionn, Vol. 2: the Extra Cape flora . South African National Biodiversity Institute . John Manning, Peter Goldblatt . 2013 . 978-1-919976-74-7 . Strelitzia . Pretoria . Pretoria . 866860203.
2. 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. Book: Red list of South African plants 2009 . 2009 . South African National Biodiversity Institute . D. Raimondo . 978-1-919976-52-5 . Pretoria . 602862966.