Polpoda capensis
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| Polpoda capensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Molluginaceae |
| Genus: | Polpoda |
| Species: | P. capensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Polpoda capensis | |
Polpoda capensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Molluginaceae, and the type species of the genus Polpoda. It is endemic to the Western Cape region of South Africa.[1][2]
Polpoda capensis was first described by the Carl Borivoj Presl in the 19th century. It was designated the type species of the genus Polpoda, with the type specimen collected by Franz Sieber near Cape Town.[3]
Importance
Polpoda capensis is important as the type species of its genus and contributes to the biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region, a recognized biodiversity hotspot.[4]