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Scientific Name | Pelargonium reniforme Curtis subsp. reniforme |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | GERANIACEAE |
Common Names | Rabassam (e), Rooirabas (a), Rooirabassam (a) |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Not Evaluated |
Justification | Subspecific taxa not assessed: see Pelargonium reniforme. |
Distribution |
Range | This species is endemic to the Eastern Cape province, where it occurs from south of Steytlerville district to Port Elizabeth, Joubertina and Humansdorp. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major habitats | Algoa Sandstone Fynbos, Albany Arid Thicket |
Description | It grows in dry coastal plains. |
Threats |
It is known from at least 20 locations. It has an area of occupancy (AOO) of 73341 km² and an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 184 km². |
Bibliography |
De Wet, L.A., Barker, N.P. and Peter, C.I. 2008. The long and short of gene flow and reproductive isolation: Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) markers support the recognition of two floral forms in Pelargonium reniforme (Geraniaceae). Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 36(9):684-690.
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Citation |
SANBI. 2024. Pelargonium reniforme Curtis subsp. reniforme. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/02/11 |