Microloma sagittatum
Microloma sagittatum, the bokhoring, is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae, that is native to the south-western Cape, South Africa.
| Microloma sagittatum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Microloma |
| Species: | M. sagittatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Microloma sagittatum (L.) R.Br. | |
Description
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Growth form showing flowers, stems and leaves
Like other Microloma species, this is a thin climbing plant. However this species has velvety leaves that are slightly arrow-shaped and have margins that slightly curve under.
The distinctive pink flowers have sepals that spread outwards, and a central, green pointed column. The flowers appear in winter and spring.
Distribution
This species usually occurs in the far western part of South Africa, throughout most of the predominantly winter-rainfall Western Cape Province, with its range also extending into the westernmost part of the Northern Cape Province.[1]
References
External links
Media related to Microloma sagittatum at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Microloma sagittatum at Wikispecies
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