Arctotis debensis
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| Arctotis debensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Arctotis |
| Species: | A. debensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Arctotis debensis R.J.McKenzie, (2006) | |
Arctotis debensis is a plant belonging to the genus Arctotis.[1] The species is endemic to the Eastern Cape and occurs from King William's Town to the Prairie Forest.[2] It has a range of only 186 km2 and has already lost 30% of its habitat to development, overgrazing and crop cultivation. The threats still exist.[3]
