Metalasia galpinii
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| Metalasia galpinii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Metalasia |
| Species: | M. galpinii |
| Binomial name | |
| Metalasia galpinii | |
Metalasia galpinii is a semi-shrub that is part of the Asteraceae family.[1] The species is endemic to South Africa and occurs in the Western Cape in the Langeberg near the Garcia Pass. It has a range of 150 km² and five populations are known. The plant is part of the fynbos and occurs at altitudes of 350-750 m. The plant is threatened by invasive plants and illegal collection.[2]