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Malephora thunbergii

Malephora thunbergii (Haw.) Schwantes
Malephora thunbergii
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Malephora thunbergii is a small succulent species native to the Eastern Cape in South Africa. It belongs to the Aizoaceae family and was first described in 1928.

Description

Malephora thunbergii is a member of the genus Malephora within the Aizoaceae family. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, particularly the Eastern Cape region. The species was published in 1928 and is characterized by its small, fleshy growth form typical of many Aizoaceae plants.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum laeveMesembryanthemum corniculatumCorpuscularia thunbergiiCrocanthus thunbergiiHymenocyclus thunbergiiMesembryanthemum thunbergiiMesembryanthemum spectabileMesembryanthemum thunbergii

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