Genus: Veltheimia
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> Family: Asparagaceae
Two species,
endemic to southern Africa (Northern Cape, Western Cape and Eastern Cape).
Previously placed in the family Hyacinthaceae, which has been sunk
under the Asparagaceae.
Species native to southern Africa
List from
Plants
of Southern Africa - an Online Checklist (SANBI).
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