Wilkinsa

Wilkinsa is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to South Africa. The genus was first described by botanist William Henry Harvey in 1865, and it is named in honor of the British botanist and explorer Charles Wilkins. Wilkinsa is characterized by its small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence, and its leaves that are arranged in a basal rosette.

There are currently three recognized species in the genus Wilkinsa:

1. Wilkinsa africana, which is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa.

2. Wilkinsa bracteata, which is also native to the Western Cape province.

3. Wilkinsa involucrata, which is native to the Eastern Cape province.

Wilkinsa plants are typically perennial herbs, growing to a height of 10-30 cm. They are often found in rocky or sandy soils, and they are adapted to the arid conditions of their native habitat. Wilkinsa plants are not commonly cultivated, but they are of interest to botanists and horticulturists due to their unique morphology and distribution.