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Trachyandra ciliata

Trachyandra ciliata (L.f.) Kunth
Trachyandra ciliata
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Trachyandra ciliata (L.f.) Kunth is a species in the genus Trachyandra, belonging to the family Asphodelaceae. It is native to the Cape Provinces and Namibia. The species was first described in 1843.

Description

Trachyandra ciliata is a member of the Asphodelaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the asphodel family. It is found in the Cape Provinces of South Africa and extends into parts of Namibia. The species was formally published in 1843. The genus Trachyandra includes a number of species, primarily distributed in southern Africa, and is characterized by its grass-like or rosette-forming growth habit. Trachyandra ciliata is distinguished by specific morphological features typical of the genus, including its leaf structure and inflorescence.

Distribution

Cape Provinces · Namibia

Synonyms

Licinia canaliculataPhalangium canaliculatumPhalangium longifoliumTrachyandra longifoliaTrachyandra canaliculataTrachyandra bracteosaTrachyandra blepharophoraTrachyandra fimbriataAnthericum blepharophoronAnthericum canaliculatumAnthericum ciliatumAnthericum fimbriatumAnthericum hamatumAnthericum longifoliumAnthericum maculatumAnthericum pilosiflorumAnthericum recurvatumAnthericum spongiosumBulbine canaliculataBulbine ciliata

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