Zantedeschia pentlandii, the Sekhukhune golden arum, is a species in the arum family,[1] Araceae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Zantedeschia |
| Species: | Z. pentlandii
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| Binomial name | |
| Zantedeschia pentlandii (R.Whyte ex W.Watson) Wittm.
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Description
editIt is a tuberous, perennial plant that grows from 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 in) in height. The flowers are yellow, a long narrow vein that is 8 to 9 cm (3.1 to 3.5 in) and are surrounded by a yellow leathery bract with a purple spot in the base. The leaves are arrow-shaped.
Distribution and habitat
editThe plant grows in rocky grassland and open woodland between dolerite blocks. The plant is native to Mpumalanga and Limpopo where it occurs from Roossenekal to Dullstroom.
In Afrikaans, it is known as the geelvarkoor.[2]
References
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- ^ "Zantedeschia pentlandii". biodiversityexplorer.info. Iziko - Museums of Africa. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ Victor, J.E.; Siebert, S.J. (2006). "Sekhukhune Golden Arum". sanbi.org. SANBI. Retrieved 28 December 2021.