Zantedeschia jucunda
Zantedeschia jucunda Letty
Zantedeschia jucunda, a member of the Araceae family, is a perennial flowering plant and geophyte native to Limpopo, South Africa. It is found specifically on the summit of the Leoloberge and has a limited area of occurrence under 380 km2. The plant faces threats from illegal collection, mining, and human activities.
Description
Zantedeschia jucunda, described by Letty in 1961, is a glabrous plant reaching up to 60 cm in height. Leaves are deciduous, petiolate, and triangular-hastate, with white translucent spots. The inflorescence includes a golden-yellow spathe with a purple blotch at the base and a spadix divided into male and female zones. Fruits are 1-3 cm in diameter and three-locular. This species is restricted to the Northern Provinces and is threatened by human activities.
Distribution
Northern Provinces
