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Askidiosperma andreaeanum

Askidiosperma andreaeanum (Pillans) H.P.Linder
Askidiosperma andreaeanum
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Askidiosperma andreaeanum is a plant species in the family Restionaceae, native to the Cape Provinces. It was first described in 1985 by H.P. Linder, based on earlier work by Pillans.

Description

Askidiosperma andreaeanum belongs to the genus Askidiosperma within the Restionaceae family. This family is commonly known as the reed rush family and is primarily found in the southern hemisphere. The species is distributed in the Cape Provinces of South Africa. The scientific name was published in 1985 by H.P. Linder, who revised the earlier work of Pillans. The plant is part of the rich and diverse flora of the region, which is known for its high level of endemism.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Chondropetalum andreaeanum

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