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Scientific Name | Babiana mucronata (Jacq.) Ker Gawl. subsp. mucronata |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | IRIDACEAE |
Synonyms | Babiana mucronata (Jacq.) Ker Gawl. var. longituba G.J.Lewis, Babiana mucronata (Jacq.) Ker Gawl. var. mucronata |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2021/02/18 |
Assessor(s) | T. Patel |
Justification | This taxon has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 12 687 km², and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 216 km². It is known from more than 25 subpopulations. Much of its habitat is protected within mountain reserves. It is not declining and is not in danger of extinction. It is therefore listed as Least Concern. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | This subspecies is endemic to the Western Cape Province of South Africa, extending from the Olifants River Mountains and Pakhuis Pass to Tulbagh and Piketberg. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Fynbos, Succulent Karoo |
Description | It occurs in fynbos and renosterveld, on rocky sandstone slopes or on gravelly shale. |
Threats |
| This subspecies has lost 42% of its habitat (calculated using landcover data in GIS) due to crop cultivation. There is also ongoing habitat degradation due to too frequent fires and alien invasive species. |
Population |
This subspecies remains relatively widespread and it is known from more than 25 subpopulations. Loss and degradation of habitat are causing a slow decline in the population.
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Population trend | Decreasing |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Babiana mucronata (Jacq.) Ker Gawl. subsp. mucronata | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Goldblatt, P. and Manning, J.C. 2007. A revision of the southern African genus Babiana, Iridaceae, Crocoideae. Strelitzia 18:1-97. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
Goldblatt, P. and Manning, J.C. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
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 |
| Patel, T. 2021. Babiana mucronata (Jacq.) Ker Gawl. subsp. mucronata. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/05/24 |
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