Pauridia alba

Pauridia alba is a member of the Hypoxidaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the hypoxia family. It is part of the genus Pauridia, which includes several species native to southern Africa. This species is specifically distributed in the Cape Provinces, a region known for its diverse and endemic flora. The scientific name was published in 2013, following taxonomic revisions that led to the reclassification of previously described material. The species retains the specific epithet 'alba,' which typically refers to a white or pale coloration in the plant's features.