Metalasia rhoderoides
Species of plant
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Metalasia rhoderoides 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 Limietberge and Slanghoekberge. There are five known populations and the species is threatened by invasive plants. The plant has an area of occurrence of 80 km² and is part of the fynbos.[2]
| Metalasia rhoderoides | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Metalasia |
| Species: | M. rhoderoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Metalasia rhoderoides | |