Lobostemon capitatus
Lobostemon capitatus (L.) H.Buek
Lobostemon capitatus (L.) H.Buek is a member of the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as the forget-me-not family. It is native to the Western Cape region of South Africa, specifically occurring between Porterville and Bredasdorp. This species was first described in 1837.
Description
Lobostemon capitatus is a plant species within the genus Lobostemon. It is part of the Boraginaceae family, a group of flowering plants that includes approximately 2,000 species. The species is endemic to the Western Cape, a region known for its high plant diversity. Its distribution is limited to the area between Porterville and Bredasdorp, indicating a relatively narrow geographic range. The species was formally described in 1837 by H.Buek, based on earlier work by L.
Distribution
Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Lobostemon inconspicuusLobostemon sphaerocephalusLobostemon cephaloidesLobostemon bolusiiLobostemon capitiformisTraxara capitataEchium capitatumEchium capitiformeEchium cephaloideumEchium hispidumEchium sphaerocephalumLobostemon cephaloideus
