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Gethyllis pectinata

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Gethyllis pectinata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
Genus: Gethyllis
Species:
G. pectinata
Binomial name
Gethyllis pectinata
D.Müll.-Doblies

Gethyllis pectinata is a perennial geophyte belonging to the genus Gethyllis and is part of the Hantam Karoo.[1] The species is endemic to the Northern Cape and occurs from Nieuwoudtville to Calvinia. There is only one population that is threatened by overgrazing and illegal collection of the plant.[2]

References

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  1. "Gethyllis pectinata D.Müll.-Doblies". REDLIST Sanbi.
  2. "Gethyllis pectinata D.Müll.-Doblies". Plants of the World Online.