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Stilbe ericoides

Stilbe ericoides (L.) L.
Stilbe ericoides
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Stilbe ericoides is a species in the genus Stilbe, belonging to the family Stilbaceae. It was first described in 1771 and is native to the Cape Provinces. The species is part of a genus that includes several other related plants.

Description

Stilbe ericoides, originally described in 1771, is a member of the Stilbaceae family and is found in the Cape Provinces. This species is part of the genus Stilbe, which comprises a group of related plant species. The genus Stilbe is characterized by specific morphological traits that distinguish it within the plant kingdom. The species name 'ericoides' refers to its resemblance to plants in the heath family, Ericaceae. As a member of the Stilbaceae family, it shares certain botanical characteristics with other members of this group.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Luehea ericoidesStilbe virgata

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