Melhania transvaalensis


Melhania transvaalensis is a plant in the family Malvaceae, native to South Africa.

Description

Melhania transvaalensis grows as a shrub tall, with several stems. The oblong leaves measure up to long and are coarsely pubescent on the upper side, tomentose on the under side. Inflorescences are typically single-flowered, on a stalk measuring up to long, featuring yellow petals.

Distribution and habitat

Melhania transvaalensis is confined to South Africa's Northern Provinces. Its habitat is stony hills and grassy slopes.