Zyrphelis decumbens is a species of perennial plant from the Bainskloof Mountains in the Cape Provinces of South Africa.

Zyrphelis decumbens
Specimen at RGB Kew
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Zyrphelis
Species:
Z. decumbens
Binomial name
Zyrphelis decumbens
(Schltr.) G.L.Nesom
Synonyms[1]
  • Aster decumbens (Schltr.) G.L.Nesom 1994
  • Mairia decumbens Schltr.
  • Zyrphelis decumbens (Schltr.) Zinnecker

Description

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This sprawling or erect plant grows up to 20 cm (7.9 in) tall.[2] The leaves, which are thinnest at the base, are hairy. The yellow flowers are present between October and December and have white to pale purple rays.[2][3]

Distribution and habitat

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This species is found growing on rocky sandstone slopes on the Bainskloof Mountains in South Africa.[3]

Conservation

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This species is considered to be rare by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). It has an area of occurrence of only 139 km2 (54 sq mi). The region in which it grows, however, is not currently threatened and the population is considered to be stable.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Zyrphelis decumbens". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  2. ^ a b Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2012). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora (PDF). Pretoria: South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI. ISBN 978-1-919976-74-7. OCLC 852384288.
  3. ^ a b 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
  4. ^ Herman, P.P.J.; Raimondo, D.; von Staden, L. (2012). "Zyrphelis decumbens (Schltr.) G.L.Nesom". SANBI Red List of South African Plants. Retrieved 2022-09-05.