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Knowltonia capensis

Knowltonia capensis Huth
Knowltonia capensis
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Knowltonia capensis is a species in the genus Knowltonia, part of the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to the Cape Provinces and Kwazulu-Natal regions of South Africa. The species was first described in 1890 by Huth.

Description

Knowltonia capensis, commonly known as Brandblare, is a member of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It is a shade-loving plant that is indigenous to the Cape and Kwazulu-Natal regions of South Africa. The species was formally described in 1890 by the botanist Huth.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Knowltonia capitis-bonae-speiKnowltonia glabricarpellataKnowltonia gracilisKnowltonia hirsutaKnowltonia rigidaAdonis capensisAdonis coriaceaAdonis gracilisAdonis hirsutaAnamenia capensisAnamenia coriaceaAnamenia gracilisAnamenia hirsutaAnemone knowltoniaChristophoriana capensisChristophoriana gracilisChristophoriana hirsuta

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