Metalasia umbelliformis
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| Metalasia umbelliformis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Metalasia |
| Species: | M. umbelliformis |
| Binomial name | |
| Metalasia umbelliformis D.Don | |
Metalasia umbelliformis is a flowering subshrub that is part of the Asteraceae family.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Pearly Beach to Brandfontein. Four populations are known: Brandfontein, Rietfontein, Hagelkraal and Pearly Beach. The plant has a range of 150 km2 and is part of the fynbos. The species is threatened by coastal development and invasive plants.[2]