Afrosciadium magalismontanum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Apiaceae |
Genus: | Afrosciadium |
Species: | A. magalismontanum |
Binomial name | |
Afrosciadium magalismontanum (Sond.) P.J.D.Winter (2008) | |
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Afrosciadium magalismontanum is a member of the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is a perennial tuberous herb native to subtropical regions in eastern South Africa (Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Northern Provinces) and Eswatini. It has a tall, narrow stem which divides into multiple evenly-spaced branches near the top, with each branch sporting a cluster of small yellow flowers at its end.
Afrosciadium magalismontanum was previously known under the synonym Peucedanum magalismontanum before the genus Afrosciadium was established in 2008.
References
- ^ "Afrosciadium magalismontanum (Sond.) P.J.D.Winter", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2022-11-20
- "Afrosciadium magalismontanum". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- Media related to Afrosciadium magalismontanum at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Afrosciadium magalismontanum at Wikispecies
Taxon identifiers | |
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Afrosciadium magalismontanum | |
Peucedanum magalismontanum |
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