Taxon

Falkia repens

Falkia repens - oortjies, African morning glory, creeping falkia, white carpet
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Common name: oortjies, African morning glory, creeping falkia, white carpet
Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory)
Synonym: Falkia dichondroides, Falkia diffusa, Falkia villosa
Distribution: Eastern Cape, Western Cape
National red list: Least Concern
Comments: Fruits are buried in the soil by the downward bending of peduncles after flowering. The Afrikaans common name ‘oortjies’ refers to the leaf shape resembling ears. Endemic from the Peninsula to the Eastern Cape.
Links: Hortipedia • iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • SANBI PlantZAfrica

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