Polycarena aurea

Polycarena aurea is a plant species within the genus Polycarena of the Scrophulariaceae family. The species was formally described by Benth. in 1836. It is naturally found in the Cape Provinces. The genus Polycarena is part of the Scrophulariaceae, a family commonly known as the figwort family. This family includes a variety of flowering plants, many of which are found in temperate regions. Polycarena aurea contributes to the biodiversity of the Cape region, where it is part of the local flora.