''Zyrphelis decumbens'' is a species of perennial plant from the Bainskloof Mountains in the Cape Provinces of

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Description

This sprawling or erect plant grows up to tall. 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.e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36

Distribution and habitat

This species is found growing on rocky sandstone slopes on the Bainskloof Mountains in South Africa.

Conservation

This species is considered to be rare by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). It has an area of occurrence of only . The region in which it grows, however, is not currently threatened and the population is considered to be stable.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q15573531 Plants described in 1994 Astereae Endemic flora of the Cape Provinces