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Heliophila amplexicaulis

Heliophila amplexicaulis L.f.
Heliophila amplexicaulis
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Heliophila amplexicaulis is a species in the genus Heliophila, belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It was first described by Linnaeus filius (L.f.) in 1782 and is native to the Cape Provinces.

Description

Heliophila amplexicaulis is a member of the Brassicaceae family, commonly known as the mustard family. The species was published in 1782 by L.f. and is naturally found in the Cape Provinces. It is part of the Heliophila genus, which includes several flowering plant species primarily distributed in southern Africa.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Heliophila spathulataTrentepohlia integrifoliaHeliophila amplexicaulis var. grandifloraHeliophila amplexicaulis var. spathulataOrmiscus amplexicaulis

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