Metalasia seriphiifolia

Metalasia seriphiifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Metalasia
Species:
M. seriphiifolia
Binomial name
Metalasia seriphiifolia
DC.
Synonyms
  • Metalasia cephalotes DC.

Metalasia seriphiifolia is a flowering subshrub that is part of the Asteraceae family.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the Kleinrivier Mountains. It grows from 50 - 100 m and is part of the fynbos. There are three known populations and they are threatened by invasive plants and urban development.[2][1]

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