Hibiscus waterbergensis

Hibiscus waterbergensis, Waterberg Biosphere, South Africa

Taxonavigation

Taxonavigation: Malvales
Classification System: APG IV Superregnum: Eukaryota Regnum: Plantae Cladus: Angiosperms Cladus: Eudicots Cladus: Core eudicots Cladus: Rosids Cladus: Eurosids II Ordo: Malvales

Familia: Malvaceae
Subfamilia: Malvoideae
Tribus: Hibisceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species: Hibiscus waterbergensis

Name

Hibiscus waterbergensis Exell Bol. Soc. Brot. sér. 2, 33: 178 (1959)

Type locality: Waterberg Dist.; Elmeston P.O.; 2.5 mi. S. of Elmeston P.O., South Africa (South Africa). Collection altitude 3400ft. Collection Date: 1948/04/08. Collector: Codd, L.E.W., #4012.

Holotype: PRE 0285050-0 (stored under name).

Distribution

Endemic to South Africa. The species occurs in the Limpopo province, South Africa, from the Waterberg Mountains to Mapungubwe.

References

Primary references

• Exell, A.W. 1959. In: Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana, Sér. 2, 33: 178.

Additional references

• Herman, P.P.J. & Retief, E. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1–681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria.