Melhania transvaalensis explained

Melhania transvaalensis is a plant in the family Malvaceae, native to South Africa.

Description

Melhania transvaalensis grows as a shrub 14cm–60cmcm (06inches–20inchescm) tall, with several stems. The oblong leaves measure up to 9cm (04inches) long and are coarsely pubescent on the upper side, tomentose on the under side. Inflorescences are typically single-flowered, on a stalk measuring up to 2.5cm (01inches) long, featuring yellow petals.

Distribution and habitat

Melhania transvaalensis is confined to South Africa's Northern Provinces. Its habitat is stony hills and grassy slopes.