Erica pyxidiflora

Erica pyxidiflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Erica
Species:
E. pyxidiflora
Binomial name
Erica pyxidiflora
Salisb., (1802)
Synonyms
  • Erica empetroides Andrews
  • Ericoides empetroides (Andrews) Kuntze

Erica pyxidiflora is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and is part of the fynbos.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs on the Cape Peninsula. The plant is threatened at Fish Hoek and Simon's Town by suburban development. Invasive plants remain a constant threat, currently the population is considered safe. The plant is considered rare.[2]

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