Melhania didymaMelhania didyma is a plant in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to southern Africa.DescriptionMelhania didyma grows as a low bushy shrub tall, sometimes to tall. It branches from near the base, with a woody main stem. The leaves are pubescent above, tomentose below and measure up to long. Inflorescences measuring up to long are typically two-flowered and feature yellow petals. The species resembles Melhania forbesii in the bracts of the epicalyx, but differs in upper leaf surface.Distribution and habitatMelhania didyma is native to Botswana, South Africa and Eswatini. Its habitat includes thornveld, grassy slopes or forest margins. The species is often found by rivers.