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Roepera lichtensteiniana

Roepera lichtensteiniana (Cham.) Beier & Thulin
Roepera lichtensteiniana
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Roepera lichtensteiniana is a species in the genus Roepera, belonging to the plant family Zygophyllaceae. It is native to the Cape Provinces and Free State in South Africa. The species was published in 2003 and is named (Cham.) Beier & Thulin.

Description

Roepera lichtensteiniana is a member of the Zygophyllaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the Caltrop family. It is found in the Cape Provinces and Free State regions of South Africa. The species was formally described in 2003 and is scientifically recognized under the authorship (Cham.) Beier & Thulin. The genus Roepera includes several species adapted to arid and semi-arid environments, and R. lichtensteiniana is part of this group. It is one of the native flora species contributing to the biodiversity of the region.

Distribution

Cape Provinces · Free State

Synonyms

Zygophyllum thunbergianumZygophyllum gilfillaniZygophyllum lichtensteinianum

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