Manulea altissima L.f.
Indigenous

Morphological description

Glandular-hairy, foetid, short-lived perennial, up to 1 m tall. Leaves crowded basally, oblanceolate, obscurely toothed. Flowers crowded in capitate racemes, 8-10 mm long, corolla tube 8-10 mm long, inflated above, mouth laterally compressed, lobes rounded, white with yellowish centre, scented. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Scrophulariaceae: Manulea. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 465-467. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Glandular-hairy, foetid, short-lived perennial to 1 m. Leaves crowded basally, obscurely toothed. Flowers crowded in capitate racemes, tube inflated above, lobes rounded, white with yellowish centre, scented. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Scrophulariaceae: Manulea L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 745-747. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Deep sandy soils. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Scrophulariaceae: Manulea. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 465-467. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Deep sandy soils. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Scrophulariaceae: Manulea L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 745-747. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Springbok to Malmesbury. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Scrophulariaceae: Manulea. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 465-467. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Namaqualand to Malmesbury. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Scrophulariaceae: Manulea L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 745-747. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

July to September

Occurrence records map

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

Names and Sources

Accepted name
Manulea altissima L.f.

Published in: Suppl. Pl.: 285 (1782)

Synonym(s)

63 results for Manulea altissima L.f.

Specimen records

Barcode: NBG0205465-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 1930 | 1999-1-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Kamiesberg, Namaqualand. Rhebokskloof, Leliefontein. Fynbos N of road at the top of Struders Pass, opposite old farmhouse and orchards.

General notes: Kamiesberg Mountain Fynbos vegetation. Well-drained, clay, rocky soil. Granite. Partial shade. N aspect. Gentle slope. Undisturbed. Tufted perennial herb, 0.3 m. White and yellow flowers. Occasional. Robust attractive flowers.

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Barcode: NBG0197529-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 2904 | 2003-9-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Vredendal. 50 km NW of Koekenaap, 1 km NE of Sandkop. 31°13'366 S; 17°59'420 E.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Strandveld/Fynbos ecotone. Gentle, hill slope. Well-drained, sandy soil. Full sun. N aspect. No biotic effect seen. Herb. Flowers white with yellow throat. Annual, perennial. Anthers included. Plant height 0.3 m. Common.

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Barcode: NBG0198688-0 Collector(s) & number: Forest, F, 512 | 2004-8-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Along R364, about 2 km west of Graafwater. 32°09'42"S: 18°34'10"E.

General notes: Voucher for DNA sample - Leslie Hill Molecular Systematics Laboratory DNA Bank.

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Barcode: NBG1572622-0 Collector(s) & number: Hey, S, SH0314 | 2023-10-19

South Africa, Western Cape, WEST COAST DC, SA. Graafwater. Hawerland Farm back road area. Jakkalsvlei Rd.

General notes: Not sure if it is the same species as the ± 1 metre high ones found elsewhere on the farm. Inat ID: 189359549.

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Barcode: NBG1569324-0 Collector(s) & number: Hey, S; Armstrong, S, SH0074 | 2021-12-15

South Africa, Western Cape, West coast DC. Graafwater. Jakkalvlei road, Hawerland Farm main road, Jakkalvlei road. -32°25'0955"S; 18°69'2787"E.

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Barcode: PRE0122300-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 11214 | 1930-10-20

South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM

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Barcode: PRE0122303-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 1079 | 1962-11-5

South Africa, Cape Province, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; VAN RHYNSDORP; 6 MI. N. VAN RHYNSDORP

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Barcode: PRE0812197-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremer, K, 360 | 1972-10-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Piketberg Div.; N of Verlorevlei near Palmietvlei. 32°34'S 18°41'E.

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Barcode: PRE0122301-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 11521 | 1941-8-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPEKTAKEL

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Barcode: PRE0122287-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8359 | 1896-8-9

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.

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Barcode: NBG0268340-0 Collector(s) & number: Boatwright, JS, 579 | 2011-9-3

South Africa, Cape Province, Between Clanwilliam and Vanrhynsdorp. 32°05'32.3"S 18°49'28.8"E.

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Barcode: NBG0262491-0 Collector(s) & number: Ebrahim, I, CR8089 | 2010-8-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Koperfontein Farm, East of Hopefield. 33°06'22.7"S 18°21'28.2"E.

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Barcode: PRE0235355-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 19638 | 1958-8-21

South Africa, Western Cape, VANRHYNSDORP DIST.; 12.5MI. S. E. OF KLAVER

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Barcode: PRE0569776-0 Collector(s) & number: Wolfe, A, 880 | 1999-11-23

South Africa, Western Cape, 32° 05.386' S: 18° 49.473' E. N7 ca. 12 km North of Clanwilliam turn off; roadside in farm area west of Olifants River.

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Barcode: PRE0122298-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 13624 | 1895-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, PIQUETBERG

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Barcode: PRE0234788-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, 4740 | 1929-9-20

South Africa, Western Cape, LAMBERTS BAY

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Barcode: PRE0122286-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, TRV 1090 | 1896-7-31

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.

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Barcode: PRE0078319-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, MW, 2203 | 1992-9-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Strandveld of West Coast: Van Rhynsdorp/Vredendal; Brandsebaai.

General notes: Strandveld of West Coast. Loose sand. Well-drained sandy soil. Full sun. Gentle slope. Plant 0.35 m tall. Yellow/white flowers. Frequent. Proposed mining area (for heavy minerals) of Anglo American Corporation.

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Barcode: PRE0122292-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, TRV 4416 | 1894-8-27

South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM

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Barcode: PRE0878014-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 16449 | 2021-9-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Hopefield District. ca. 4 km NE of Langebaan. Farm: Olphantskop 191: section Bontheuwel. 33°03'25.0"S 18°03'04.7"E.

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Barcode: PRE0866931-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 12755 | 2015-10-2

South Africa, Western Cape, 5.5 km SE of Lutzville. Farm Olifants River Settlement, Heldersig area. 31°35'38.3"S 18°22'40.4"E.

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Barcode: PRE0468131-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, PAB, 4343 | 1975-8-5

South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIV.; LAMBERTS BAY; NORTIER EXP. FARM NR. LAMBERTS BAY

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Barcode: PRE0122293-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 6219 | 1924-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, PIQUETBERG

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Barcode: PRE0122297-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 4289 | 1906-3-

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; HOPEFIELD

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Barcode: PRE0122290-0 Collector(s) & number: Gillett, MC, PRE 39676 | 1938-9-7

South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM; ON RD. TO KRANTZVLEI 5 MI. FROM CLANWILLIAM

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Barcode: PRE0122285-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8359A | 1896-7-31

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.

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Barcode: PRE0726047-0 Collector(s) & number: Perold, SM, 1684 | 1987-9-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; ROODEHEUWEL FARM; 9 KM WEST OF NARIEP

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Barcode: PRE0772958-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7998 | 2007-8-13

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Northwestern corner of the park.

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Barcode: PRE0848017-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 9496 | 2009-8-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Farm: Wilde Paardehoek 340. Oubees se sand, 29°58'51.8" S 17°33'10.9" E.

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Barcode: PRE0636659-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 6685 | 1982-11-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, KAMIESBERG; CA 10 KM NORTH OF LELIEFONTEIN

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Barcode: NBG0214037-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 8062 | 2007-8-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Northwestern corner of the park.

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Barcode: PRE0122299-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, J, 226 | 1970-9-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, WILDEPAARDEHOEK PASS; 4 MI. W. OF WILDEPERDEHOEK PASS

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Barcode: PRE0122302-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 19560 | 1957-9-22

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; 8.5 MI. W. BY S. OF SPRINGBOK

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Barcode: PRE0122307-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 6971 | 1967-7-20

South Africa, Northern Cape, SPEKTAKEL

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Barcode: PRE0994571-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 2019 | 2005-7-21

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. SE of Hondeklipbaai towards Wallekraal, on Farm Diknek 486.

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Barcode: NBG1572560-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB; Desmet, PG; Walton, BA, 13705 | 2007-8-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand coast. Schulpfontein farm, NW of old farm house. 3017AA + AB.

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Barcode: PRE0760809-0 Collector(s) & number: Rampho, ET, 359 | 2006-8-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. Sarrisaam, along the the Bitterrivier.

General notes: Gentle slope. Plant height 40-50cm.

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Barcode: PRE0772976-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 8062 | 2007-8-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Northwestern corner of the park.

General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Upland Succulent Karoo.

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Barcode: NBG0205679-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 3032 | 2006-7-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, 39 km along Garies - Groenrivier Mouth road, Farm Rondawel.

General notes: Succulent Karoo biome. Plain. Well-drained, sandy soil. Granite. Full sun. No biotic effect seen. Herb. Upper 2 petals white, lower 3 petals ochre-yellow. Flowers with acrid-honey fragrance at night. Local in deep, sandy soil, leading to river.

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Barcode: PRE0752524-0 Collector(s) & number: Tshidada, NJ, 52 | 2005-8-16

South Africa, Northern Cape, Close to Riethuis in Namakwa National Park.

General notes: Gentle slope.

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Barcode: PRE0122288-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 5728 | 1941-8-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, LITTLE NAMAQUALAND; SPEKTAKEL

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Barcode: PRE0122306-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 6871 | 1967-7-20

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPEKTAKEL

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Barcode: PRE0689331-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 964 | 1985-9-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, SPRINGBOK DIST.; 20 KM S VAN SPRINGBOK

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Barcode: NBG1462229-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 8265 | 2014-8-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, 5 km NE of Kotzerus; Farm 553.

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Barcode: PRE0117183-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 319 | 1974-4-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN VELDBLOM RES.

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Barcode: NBG1481588-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 7906 | 2013-7-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, About 4 km inland of Groen River mouth, south of road.

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Barcode: PRE0772951-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7962 | 2007-8-13

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park.

General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Strandveld Succulent Karoo. Community: Namaqualand Sand Fynbos. Perennial herb with white and yellow flowers.

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Barcode: PRE0996995-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 3032 | 2006-7-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, Hondeklipbaai District. 39 km along Garies - Groenrivier Mouth road, Farm Rondawel.

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Barcode: PRE0538774-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 4218 | 1976-9-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, BETW. WALLEKRAAL & HONDEKLIPBAAI

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Barcode: PRE0847865-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 9523 | 2009-8-17

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand National Park. Farm: Roodelaagte 476, ca. 19.2 km NE of Hondeklip Bay. 30°11'28.5" S 17°24'41.2" E.

General notes: Namaqualand Sandveld Bioregion. Vegetation type: Namaqualand Inland Duneveld. On plain between dunes. Two petals white, 3 petals yellow. Basal rosette of leaves.

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Barcode: PRE0122305-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 23308 | 1963-8-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; KOTZESRUS; 4.8 MI. N.N.W. OF KOTZESRUS

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Barcode: NBG0276480-0 Collector(s) & number: Mucina, L, 250901/25A | 2001-9-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Lutzville. Latitude: 31°35'45.8"S: Longitude:18°23'01.7" E.

General notes: Red sand dune (inland) Sample for DNA Guerra.

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Barcode: PRE0613767-0 Collector(s) & number: McMurtry, DM, 282 | 1967-8-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SKILPAD FARM; WEST OF KHAMIESKROON

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Barcode: PRE0758523-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 987 | 2006-8-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Farm Avontuur 488, S of Wallekraal - Hondeklipbaai road, near water tank.

General notes: Deep sand. No slope. Erect herb with yellow and white flowers; basal rosette of leaves.

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Barcode: PRE0120411-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8070 | 1896-7-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Wind Hoek, Van Rhynsdorp Div.

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Barcode: PRE0120409-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8070 | 1896-7-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Wind Hoek, Vanrhynsdorp Div.

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Barcode: PRE0631662-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 2024 | 1977-8-3

South Africa, Western Cape, 8 KM NORTH OF VANRHYNSDORP ON ROAD TO SPRINGBOK

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Barcode: PRE0117176-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8070 | 1896-7-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Wind Hoek, Vanrhynsdorp Div.

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Barcode: PRE0569767-0 Collector(s) & number: Wolfe, A, 878 | 1999-11-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, N7 ca. 7 km North of turn to Klawer.

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Barcode: PRE0120408-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8070 | 1896-7-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Wind Hoek, Vanrhynsdorp Div.

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Barcode: PRE0117174-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 19689 | 1958-8-21

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; 10 MI. S. S. W. OF VAN RHYNSDORP

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Barcode: PRE0117216-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 24078 | 1969-8-7

South Africa, Western Cape, VREDENDAL DIV.; N. SIDE OF DOORN BAY

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Barcode: PRE0117213-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14748 | 1948-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; 7 MI. NNE. OF VAN RHYNSDORP

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2013

SERIES CHAPTER

Scrophulariaceae: Manulea Snijman, DA

In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 465-467

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Scrophulariaceae: Manulea L. Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 745-747

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

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