Monkeys Tail (Xerophyta retinervis)
Xerophyta retinervis is a remarkable resurrection plant from Southern Africa. It tolerates extreme desiccation in rocky habitats, quickly restores foliage post-rain.
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Synonyms
Barbacenia retinervis (Baker) Burtt Davy
Vellozia retinervis (Baker) G.Nicholson
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderPandanales
- familyVelloziaceae
- genusXerophyta
- speciesXerophyta retinervis