Hypocalyptus


Hypocalyptus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It includes three species of shrubs, subshrubs or small trees native to the Cape region of South Africa. Typical habitats include Mediterranean-climate shrubland at forest margins, in rocky and sandy areas, and along streams, often at high elevations.
The genus belongs to the subfamily Faboideae and is the only genus found in tribe Hypocalypteae.

Species

Hypocalyptus comprises the following species:Hypocalyptus coluteoides R. DahlgrenHypocalyptus oxalidifolius Baill.Hypocalyptus sophoroides Baill.

Formerly placed here

Hypocalyptus calyptratus Thunb. is a synonym of Podalyria calyptrataHypocalyptus capensis Thunb. is a synonym of Virgilia oroboides subsp. oroboidesHypocalyptus pedunculatus Thunb. is a synonym of Podalyria bifloraHypocalyptus sericeus Thunb. is a synonym of ''Podalyria leipoldtii''