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Scientific Name | Schlechteranthus albiflorus (L.Bolus) Klak |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | AIZOACEAE |
Synonyms | Mesembryanthemum perfoliatum Haw. var. integrifolium L.Bolus, Polymita albiflora (L.Bolus) L.Bolus, Polymita pearsonii N.E.Br., Ruschia albiflora L.Bolus |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2016/10/25 |
Assessor(s) | C. Klak & L. von Staden |
Justification | This species is widespread and common across Namaqualand, and is not in danger of extinction. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Northern Cape |
Range | Namaqualand, Steinkopf to the Kamiesberg. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Fynbos, Nama Karoo, Succulent Karoo |
Description | Shallow soils in crevices of gneiss outcrops. |
Threats |
| There are no known significant past, ongoing or future threats that are likely to lead to this taxon's extinction. |
Population |
Population trend | Stable |
Citation |
| Klak, C. & von Staden, L. 2016. Schlechteranthus albiflorus (L.Bolus) Klak. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2017.1. Accessed on 2019/12/11 |
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