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Hesperantha radiata

Hesperantha radiata (Jacq.) Ker Gawl.
Hesperantha radiata
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Hesperantha radiata is a species in the Iridaceae family, native to regions in southern Africa, including the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces, and Swaziland. It was first described in 1804 by Ker Gawl., with the original name attributed to Jacq.

Description

Hesperantha radiata belongs to the Iridaceae family, commonly known as the iris family. This plant is indigenous to several regions in southern Africa, including the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces, and Swaziland. The species was formally published in 1804 by Ker Gawl., with the original name credited to Jacq. As part of the genus Hesperantha, it is one of several species within this group, which is characterized by its flowering structures and adaptation to local ecological conditions in its native range.

Distribution

Cape Provinces · Free State · KwaZulu-Natal · Lesotho · Northern Provinces · Swaziland

Synonyms

Ixia radiata

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