Erica physantha
| Erica physantha | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Erica |
| Species: | E. physantha
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| Binomial name | |
| Erica physantha | |
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Erica physantha is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and is part of the fynbos.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs near Platkop at Riversdale. Here there is one population of 0.01 km2, in the road servitude. The habitat is threatened by invasive plants, cutting of bushes, overgrazing and erosion.[2]
References
- ^ "Erica physantha Benth". REDLIST Sanbi.
- ^ "Erica physantha Benth". Plants of the World Online.