Erica physantha

Erica physantha
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Erica
Species:
E. physantha
Binomial name
Erica physantha
Synonyms
  • Ericoides physanthum (Benth.) Kuntze

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

  1. ^ "Erica physantha Benth". REDLIST Sanbi.
  2. ^ "Erica physantha Benth". Plants of the World Online.