About Spatalla mollis R.Br.
Scientific Nomenclature
This species has the scientific name Spatalla mollis R.Br.
Growth Form and Size
It is a flat, rounded shrub that reaches only 80 cm (31 in) in height, and it flowers from July to December.
Fire Response
This plant dies after fires, but its seeds are able to survive.
Reproduction and Pollination
The species produces bisexual flowers, and is pollinated by insects.
Seed Dispersal
Two months after flowering, ripe seeds fall to the ground, where they are spread by ants.
Distribution Range
It occurs in a range from the Hottentots Holland Mountains and Groenlandberg to Kleinmondberg.
Habitat and Elevation
It grows in peaty soil along moist streams and on river banks, at elevations between 450–920 m (1,480–3,020 ft).
