Mystropetalon thomii
Mystropetalon thomii Harv.
Mystropetalon thomii is a species in the genus Mystropetalon, belonging to the family Balanophoraceae. It was first described in 1838 by Harv. and is native to the Cape Provinces.
Description
Mystropetalon thomii is a member of the Balanophoraceae family, a group of parasitic flowering plants. The species was formally published in 1838 by Harv. and is known to occur in the Cape Provinces region. As part of the genus Mystropetalon, it shares characteristics typical of this taxonomic group, including adaptations suited to its parasitic lifestyle.
Distribution
Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Balanophora capensisBlepharochlamys capensisMystropetalon polemanniMystropetalon sollyae