Water Heath

Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Erica curviflora L.
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
ERICACEAE
Synonyms
Erica burchelli Benth., Erica curviflora L. var. burchellii (Benth.) Bolus, Erica curviflora L. var. diffusa Bolus, Erica curviflora L. var. sulcata (Benth.) Dulfer, Erica curviflora L. var. versatilis Bolus, Erica sulcata Benth.
Common Names
Grietjielangkarosheide (a), Water Heath (e), Waterbos (a), Waterheide (a)
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2005/06/30
Assessor(s)
W. Foden & L. Potter
Justification
This taxon was not selected in any one of four screening processes for highlighting potential taxa of conservation concern for detailed assessment and was hence given an automated status of Least Concern. The Threatened Species Programme is currently systematically completing full assessments for all taxa with an automated status. If you disagree with this taxon's status, please contact the Threatened Species Programme at the link below.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Erica curviflora L.Least Concern Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography

Oliver, E.G.H. and Oliver, I.M. 2005. The genus Erica (Ericaceae) in southern Africa: taxonomic notes 2. Bothalia 35(2):121-148.


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.


Vlok, J. and Schutte-Vlok, A.L. 2010. Plants of the Klein Karoo. Umdaus Press, Hatfield.


Citation
Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Erica curviflora L. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2024/11/09

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