Melhania Integra
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''Melhania integra'' is a plant in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to South Africa.


Description

''Melhania integra'' grows as a shrub tall, with several woody stems. The tomentose leaves measure up to long. Inflorescences are typically one to three-flowered and feature yellow petals. The species resembles ''
Melhania randii ''Melhania randii'' is a plant in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to southern Africa. It is named for the English doctor and plant collector R.F. Rand (1856–1937). Description ''Melhania randii'' grows as a small shrub tall, with several ...
'' but differs, for example, in its larger flowers.


Distribution and habitat

''Melhania integra'' is native to South Africa's Northern Provinces. Its habitat is among rocks on grassy slopes.


References

integra Flora of the Northern Provinces Plants described in 1964 {{Malvaceae-stub