Polpoda capensis

Polpoda capensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Molluginaceae
Genus: Polpoda
Species:
P. capensis
Binomial name
Polpoda capensis

Polpoda capensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Molluginaceae, and the type species of the genus Polpoda. It is endemic to the Western Cape region of South Africa.[1][2]

Taxonomy

Polpoda capensis was first described by the Carl Borivoj Presl in the 19th century. It was designated the type species of the genus Polpoda, with the type specimen collected by Franz Sieber near Cape Town.[3]

Importance

Polpoda capensis is important as the type species of its genus and contributes to the biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region, a recognized biodiversity hotspot.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Polpoda – Family Molluginaceae". Biodiversity Explorer. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Proposal to conserve the name Polpoda capensis against Camphorosma paleacea". Taxon. 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Proposal to conserve the name Polpoda capensis against Camphorosma paleacea". Taxon. 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Polpoda capensis Presl [family MOLLUGINACEAE]". JSTOR Global Plants. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
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