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Berzelia galpinii

Berzelia galpinii Pillans
Berzelia galpinii
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Berzelia galpinii is a shrub in the Bruniaceae family, native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is part of the fynbos vegetation and is found in the Langeberg region between Suurbraakberg and Garcia's Pass. The species has a limited area of occurrence of 300 km2 and is considered rare, with fewer than ten subpopulations.

Description

Berzelia galpinii is a member of the Bruniaceae family and is endemic to the Western Cape. It is part of the fynbos biome and is restricted to a small geographic range in the Langeberg area. The species is classified as rare due to its limited distribution and low number of subpopulations. The plant was first described by Pillans and is known to occur in an area of 300 km2.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

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