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Scientific Name | Geissorhiza ornithogaloides Klatt subsp. ornithogaloides |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | IRIDACEAE |
Synonyms | Geissorhiza ornithogaloides Klatt var. flava R.C.Foster |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2021/10/21 |
Assessor(s) | T. Patel |
Justification | This taxon has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 41 152 km² and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 168 km². It is known from at least 25 subpopulations and has a stable population trend. It is not under threat and is therefore listed as Least Concern. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | It is found in the Western Cape, South Africa, extending from Wuppertal in the north to the Cape Peninsula, Somerset West and Caledon in the south. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Fynbos |
Description | It occurs on sandy and stony clay slopes and flats. |
Threats |
| While there has been some habitat loss, this species is not in danger of extinction. |
Population |
The population has a stable trend and is known from at least 25 subpopulations.
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Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Geissorhiza ornithogaloides Klatt subsp. ornithogaloides | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
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. Geissorhiza ornithogaloides Klatt subsp. ornithogaloides. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2024/09/08 |
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