Calobota linearifolia is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It can be found in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.

Calobota linearifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Calobota
Species:
C. linearifolia
Binomial name
Calobota linearifolia
Synonyms[2]
  • Lebeckia linearifolia E.Mey.
  • Acanthobotrya linearifolia (E.Mey.) Benth.
  • Lebeckia dinteri Harms

Distribution and habitat

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C. linearifolia can be found in Sperrgebiet and surrounds in Namibia, Kgalagadi District in Botswana, and Northern Cape Province in South Africa. It grows on alluvial soils and dunes.[3]

Description

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C. linearifolia is an upright shrub growing to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall. The entire plant is covered with short, silvery grey hairs, and the simple leaves are attached directly to the stems. When flowering, the raceme bears 4-12 yellow flowers. The seed pods are straight and covered with fine hairs.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Craven, P. (2004). "Lebeckia dinteri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T46814A11083240. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46814A11083240.en. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Calobota linearifolia (E.Mey.) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b Boatwright, J.S. (2013). "Calobota". In Snijman, D.A. (ed.). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region, Vol. 2: The Extra Cape Flora. Strelitzia. Vol. 30. South African National Biodiversity Institute. p. 385. ISBN 978-1-919976-77-8.