Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Albuca crispa J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Higher Classification
Monocotyledons
Family
HYACINTHACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011/04/11
Assessor(s)
L. von Staden
Justification
Although known from only six collections, this widespread species (EOO 22 566 km²) is not suspected to be in danger of extinction and is most likely merely overlooked.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Eastern Cape, Western Cape
Range
Great Karoo between Beaufort West, Steytlerville and Tarkastad.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Nama Karoo
Description
Dry rocky flats.
Threats
No threats.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Albuca crispa J.C.Manning & GoldblattLeast Concern 2011.1
Bibliography

Manning, J.C. and Goldblatt, P. 2009. Albuca crispa and A. grandis (Hyacinthaceae: Ornithogaloideae), two new species of subgenus Albuca, the rediscovery of A. Albucoides (subgenus Osmyne), and the identity of A. reflexa. Bothalia 39(2):153-163.


Citation
von Staden, L. 2011. Albuca crispa J.C.Manning & Goldblatt. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/05/11

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