Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Atrichantha gemmifera (Bolus) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
ASTERACEAE
Synonyms
Helichrysum gemmiferum Bolus
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011/04/15
Assessor(s)
W. Foden & L. Potter
Justification
Widespread and not declining.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Range
Hottentots Holland Mountains to Langeberg.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Fynbos
Description
Rocky mountain slopes and cliffs.
Threats
No threats.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Atrichantha gemmifera (Bolus) Hilliard & B.L.BurttLeast Concern Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography

Goldblatt, P. and Manning, J.C. 2000. Cape Plants: A conspectus of the Cape Flora of South Africa. Strelitzia 9. National Botanical Institute, Cape Town.


Koekemoer, M. 2002. Systematics of the Metalasia group in the Relhaniinae (Asteraceae-Gnaphalieae). Unpublished PhD, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg.


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.


Citation
Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2011. Atrichantha gemmifera (Bolus) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/05/24

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