Melhania burchellii

Melhania burchellii is a plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern Africa. It is named for the English explorer and naturalist William John Burchell.

Description

Melhania burchellii grows as a shrub up to tall, with many branches. The leaves are stellate tomentose and measure up to long. Inflorescences are usually two to many-flowered, featuring yellow petals.

Distribution and habitat

Melhania burchellii is native to Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Its habitat is in dry areas.