Erica pilulifera

Erica pilulifera
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Erica
Species:
E. pilulifera
Binomial name
Erica pilulifera
Synonyms
  • Erica nudicaulis P.J.Bergius
  • Erica pedunculata Andrews
  • Erica piluliformis Salisb.
  • Erica piluliformis Benth.
  • Erica unica Spreng.
  • Ericoides piluliferum (L.) Kuntze

Erica pilulifera 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 on Table Mountain. The plant has a range of less than 4 km2 and there are five subpopulations. Parts of the habitat are used by hikers and one subpopulation has been virtually wiped out. This remains the plant's greatest threat.[2]

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