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Scientific Name | Selago persimilis Hilliard |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | SCROPHULARIACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Data Deficient - Insufficient Information |
Assessment Date | 2018/05/14 |
Assessor(s) | L. von Staden |
Justification | Selago persimilis is a relatively widespread, but very poorly known species last recorded in 1935. It has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 18 802 km². The reason for the lack of records is not known, it may be rare and overlooked, or possibly threatened by overgrazing. Field surveys are needed to relocate it in the wild. Based on currently available data, its risk of extinction cannot be assessed. It is therefore classified as Data Deficient. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Eastern Cape, Northern Cape |
Range | This species is endemic to South Africa, and is found in the Eastern Karoo, from Britstown to Burgersdorp, and southwards to Cradock. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Eastern Upper Karoo |
Description | It occurs in karroid shrubland, possibly restricted to koppies. |
Threats |
| Threats to Selago persimilis are unknown. The fact that this species was last recorded in 1935 is concerning. J.P.H. Acocks surveyed 172 plots within its known distribution range in the 1950s and 60s, and did not record it once. It may be affected by overgrazing, but field surveys are needed to confirm this. |
Population |
It is a very poorly known species, known from only five collections and last recorded in 1935. It is suspected to be rare, as it has not been recorded in numerous vegetation surveys within its known range. The population trend is unknown.
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Population trend | Unknown |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Selago persimilis Hilliard | DDD | 2020.1 | | Selago persimilis Hilliard | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Bredenkamp, C. In prep. Conspectus of the flora of the Eastern cape. Strelitzia.
Hilliard, O.M. 1999. The tribe Selagineae (Scrophulariaceae). Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh/Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh/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 |
| von Staden, L. 2018. Selago persimilis Hilliard. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |
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