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Scientific Name | Plectranthus venteri Van Jaarsv. & Hankey |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | LAMIACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Vulnerable D2 |
Assessment Date | 2018/09/20 |
Assessor(s) | L. von Staden |
Justification | Plectranthus venteri is a rare, range-restricted species, with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 48 km². It is known from four locations, and is potentially threatened by habitat loss and degradation due to mining and overgrazing. It is therefore listed as Vulnerable under criterion D. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Limpopo |
Range | This species is endemic to South Africa, and is found in Sekhukhuneland, Leolo Mountains. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Sekhukhune Mountain Bushveld |
Description | It occurs among norite boulders, usually in shallow soil and rock pockets. |
Threats |
| Plectranthus venteri is potentially threatened by habitat loss and degradation due to mining - one known location is near a mine, and this species prefers mineral rich norite outcrops which is targeted for mining. Land cover changes show significant expansion of rural settlements in the vicinity of the mine since 1990. Field observations noted overstocking of livestock and overgrazing at one location. |
Population |
There is no information available on the population of this species.
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Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Plectranthus venteri Van Jaarsv. & Hankey | VU D2 | 2020.1 | | Plectranthus venteri Van Jaarsv. & Hankey | Rare | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
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.
Van Jaarsveld, E.J. 2006. The southern African Plectranthus and the art of turning shade to glade. Fernwood Press, Simons Town.
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Citation |
| von Staden, L. 2018. Plectranthus venteri Van Jaarsv. & Hankey. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/05/23 |
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