Micranthus simplex

Micranthus simplex
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Micranthus
Species:
M. simplex
Binomial name
Micranthus simplex

Micranthus simplex is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae.[1] It is a perennial geophyte and is part of the fynbos ecoregion.[2] It has the smallest flowers in the genus, which are white with lilac tinge.[3][4] It has linear leaves up to 1.5mm in width, with undivided branches.[3]

The species is endemic to the Western Cape. It occurs on Zebrakop, the highest peak in the Piketberg, and grows in wet sandstone.[5] It is considered critically rare.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Micranthus simplex Goldblatt & J.C.Manning". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  2. ^ "Threatened Species Programme | SANBI Red List of South African Plants". redlist.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  3. ^ a b Goldblatt, P.; Manning, J. C.; Gereau, R. E. (2013-01-13). "The Cape genus Micranthus (Iridaceae: Crocoideae), nomenclature and taxonomy". Bothalia. 43 (2): 127–144. Bibcode:2013Botha..43..127G. doi:10.4102/abc.v43i2.90. ISSN 2311-9284.
  4. ^ a b "Micranthus | Pacific Bulb Society". www.pacificbulbsociety.org. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  5. ^ "Micranthus simplex Goldblatt & J.C.Manning | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-09-09.

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