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Roridula dentata

Roridula dentata L.
Roridula dentata
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Roridula dentata is a species in the genus Roridula, belonging to the family Roridulaceae. It was first described by Linnaeus in 1764 and is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.

Description

Roridula dentata is a member of the Roridulaceae family, a group of plants known for their unique ecological relationships with insects. This species is indigenous to the Cape Provinces region of South Africa. It was scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1764, who provided the binomial name Roridula dentata. The species is part of the genus Roridula, which includes a small number of closely related plant species. Roridula dentata is notable for its adaptation to specific environmental conditions in its native range, and it plays a role in local ecosystems through its interactions with insect species.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Ireon verticillatumRoridula brachysepalaRoridula muscicapaRoridula verticillata

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