Zyrphelis decumbens

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Zyrphelis decumbens
Specimen at RGB Kew
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Zyrphelis
Species:
Z. decumbens
Binomial name
Zyrphelis decumbens
(Schltr.) G.L.Nesom
Synonyms[1]
  • Aster decumbens (Schltr.) G.L.Nesom 1994
  • Mairia decumbens Schltr.
  • Zyrphelis decumbens (Schltr.) Zinnecker

Zyrphelis decumbens is a species of perennial plant from the Bainskloof Mountains in the Cape Provinces of South Africa.

This sprawling or erect plant grows up to 20 cm (7.9 in) tall.[2] The leaves, which are thinnest at the base, are hairy. The yellow flowers are present between October and December and have white to pale purple rays.[2][3]

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