About Spatalla parilis Knight
Scientific Nomenclature
This species has the scientific name Spatalla parilis Knight.
Growth Form and Flowering Period
It is an upright shrub that grows to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall, and flowers from September through December.
Fire Response
The entire plant dies after a fire, but its seeds survive.
Reproductive Biology
It is a bisexual species, and is pollinated by insects.
Seed Dispersal
Ripe seeds fall to the ground two months after flowering, and are then spread by ants.
Geographic Distribution
This plant is distributed in an area ranging from the Hottentots Holland Mountains to the Riviersonderend Mountains, and also grows at the top of the Langeberg at Garcia's Pass.
Habitat and Elevation Range
It grows on cool southern slopes, at elevations between 300 and 1,550 m (980–5,090 ft).
