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Lobostemon belliformis

Lobostemon belliformis Buys
Lobostemon belliformis
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Lobostemon belliformis is a critically endangered plant species in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Riversdale Plain in the Cape Provinces of South Africa and was described by Buys in 1996.

Description

Lobostemon belliformis, also known as Gouriqua lobostemon or beaut healthbush, is a member of the Boraginaceae (forget-me-not) family. It is found only in a single locality on the Riversdale Plain in South Africa. The species was first described in 1996 by Buys. Due to its restricted range and limited population, it is classified as critically endangered.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

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