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Scientific Name | Albuca kirstenii (J.C.Manning & Goldblatt) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | HYACINTHACEAE |
Synonyms | Ornithogalum kirstenii J.C.Manning & Goldblatt |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Rare |
Assessment Date | 2007/10/30 |
Assessor(s) | D. Raimondo & P.A. Manyama |
Justification | This species has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 150 km² and is known from two sites. It is not threatened as it occurs on very steep cliffs that are not invaded by alien plants. It is therefore listed under the IUCN 3.1 Criteria, globally, as Least Concern but is nationally categorised as Rare. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | It occurs in Malgas and De Hoop. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Eastern Ruens Shale Renosterveld |
Description | Plants grow in shale cliffs along gullies and rivers. |
Threats |
| This species has no known threats. |
Population |
A range-restricted habitat specialist that is locally abundant in suitable habitat.
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Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Ornithogalum kirstenii J.C.Manning & Goldblatt | Rare | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Manning, J.C. and Goldblatt, P. 2006. Hyacinthaceae: Ornithogalum kirstenii (Albuca group), a new species from Western Cape, South Africa, and new combinations in the group. Bothalia 36(1):86-89.
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.
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Citation |
| Raimondo, D. & Manyama, P.A. 2007. Albuca kirstenii (J.C.Manning & Goldblatt) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/19 |
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