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Erica purgatoriensis

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Species of plant

Erica purgatoriensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Erica
Species: E. purgatoriensis
Binomial name
Erica purgatoriensis
H.A.Baker

Erica purgatoriensis is a species of flowering plant in the heath and heather family Ericaceae, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. Known from only one location, a wetland alongside a road, and with around 500 mature individuals occupying an area of about one hectare, it is assessed as Vulnerable.

References

  1. "Erica purgatoriensis H.A.Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  2. Turner, R.C.; Oliver, E.G.H.; Pillay, D. (2007). "Erica purgatoriensis H.A.Baker". National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. South African National Biodiversity Institute. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
Taxon identifiers
Erica purgatoriensis


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