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Scientific Name | Lachenalia patula Jacq. |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | HYACINTHACEAE |
Synonyms | Lachenalia succulenta Masson ex Baker |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2019/11/14 |
Assessor(s) | G.D. Duncan & H. Mtshali |
Justification | Lachenalia patula has a restricted range, with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 2498 km², but has no severe threats and is therefore not in danger of extinction. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | This species is endemic to Knersvlakte region, where it is found between Nuwerus and Klawer. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Knersvlakte Shale Vygieveld, Knersvlakte Quartz Vygieveld |
Description | It occurs on ridge summits and hill slopes, among dolerite stones. Mature fruits split open and seeds are dispersed by wind. Flowers are pollinated by bees. |
Threats |
| There are no known severe threats to this species. |
Population |
Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Lachenalia patula Jacq. | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Duncan, G.D. 2012. The genus Lachenalia. Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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 |
| Duncan, G.D. & Mtshali, H. 2019. Lachenalia patula Jacq. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/24 |
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