Polpoda capensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Molluginaceae |
| Genus: | Polpoda |
| Species: | P. capensis
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| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Polpoda – Family Molluginaceae". Biodiversity Explorer. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Proposal to conserve the name Polpoda capensis against Camphorosma paleacea". Taxon. 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Proposal to conserve the name Polpoda capensis against Camphorosma paleacea". Taxon. 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Polpoda capensis Presl [family MOLLUGINACEAE]". JSTOR Global Plants. Retrieved 20 July 2025.