Sparaxis variegata

Sparaxis variegata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Sparaxis
Species:
S. variegata
Binomial name
Sparaxis variegata
(Sweet) Goldblatt
Synonyms
  • Sparaxis wattii Harv.
  • Synnotia variegata Sweet

Sparaxis variegata, the variegated satinflower, is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Sparaxis and is part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the Olifants River Valley between Klawer and Clanwilliam.[1] The plant has a range of less than 667 km2 and the plant currently has no threats.[2]

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