RESNOVA MEGAPHYLLA

The genera name; Resnova, means "New Thing". The species name means 'big leaf'. The first mention of this species seems to originate from a ecological survey: "Determining the conservation value of land in Mpumalanga" from 2002. Here it is listed as Resnova megaphylla, Hankey ined. Julian M H Shaw published a proper description in CactusWorld Vol. 30. *) Accordantly to the latest taxonomic system; APG IV 2016, Hyacinthaceae is now part of the Asparagaceae. Wild plant in Roosenenkal. Photo by Prof. Neil Crouch. Wild plants in Roosenenkal. Photo by Prof. Neil Crouch.