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Scientific Name | Conophytum swanepoelianum Rawé subsp. rubrolineatum (Rawé) S.A.Hammer |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | AIZOACEAE |
Synonyms | Conophytum rubrolineatum Rawé |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Vulnerable B1ab(v)+2ab(v) |
Assessment Date | 2020/02/05 |
Assessor(s) | A.J. Young & D. Raimondo |
Justification | A taxon endemic to the south Bokkeveld Escarpment in South Africa, it has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 275 km² and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 44 km². It is known from between eight and ten locations and is experiencing ongoing loss of mature individuals as a result of the illegal specialist succulent horticultural trade. It therefore qualifies as Vulnerable under criterion B. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Northern Cape, Western Cape |
Range | information redacted, contact SANBI |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Fynbos, Succulent Karoo |
Description | Shallow soils in fine grit pans on sandstone rock pavements. |
Threats |
| This taxon is highly sought after by collectors in recent years and some subpopulations are declining due to illegal collection. While, large sections of sandstone fynbos on the Bokkeveld Escarpment have been ploughed for rooibos tea cultivation. This taxon's specific microhabitat is however unsuited to cultivation, so illegal collecting remains the key threat to this species. |
Population |
This taxon has a restricted range, but is locally abundant. The population consists of at least 5000 mature individuals but is declining due to illegal collecting.
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Population trend | Decreasing |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Conophytum swanepoelianum Rawé subsp. rubrolineatum (Rawé) S.A.Hammer | Rare | 2017.1 | | Conophytum swanepoelianum Rawé subsp. rubrolineatum (Rawé) S.A.Hammer | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Hammer, S. 2002. Dumpling and his wife: New view of the genus Conophytum. EAE Creative Colour, Norwich.
Raimondo, D., von Staden, L., Foden, W., Victor, J.E., Helme, N.A., Turner, R.C., Kamundi, D.A. and Manyama, P.A. 2009. Red List of South African Plants. Strelitzia 25. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
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Citation |
| Young, A.J. & Raimondo, D. 2020. Conophytum swanepoelianum Rawé subsp. rubrolineatum (Rawé) S.A.Hammer. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed on 2023/12/08 |
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