Melhania burchellii

Melhania burchellii is a plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern Africa. It is named for the English explorer and naturalist William John Burchell.

Description
Melhania burchellii grows as a shrub up to 90 cm tall, with many branches. The leaves are stellate tomentose and measure up to 10 cm long. Inflorescences are usually two to many-flowered, featuring yellow petals.

Distribution and habitat
Melhania burchellii is native to Botswana, Namibia, South Africa (Cape Provinces, Free State, Northern Provinces) and Zimbabwe. Its habitat is in dry areas.