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Senega africana

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Senega africana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Senega
Species:
S. africana
Binomial name
Senega africana
(Chodat) J.F.B.Pastore
Synonyms
  • Polygala africana Chodat

Senega africana is a species of flowering plant in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae). It was first described in 1893.[1]

Distribution

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It is found in southern Africa (Angola, DRC, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe).

Description

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Senega africana grows to a height of 8–15 centimeters with stems branching. Its flowers are pink.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "International Plant Names Index". www.ipni.org. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
  2. ^ "Polygala africana Chodat | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-03-13.