Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Nemesia lanceolata Hiern
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
SCROPHULARIACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021/11/08
Assessor(s)
H. Mtshali
Justification
This Succulent Karoo species has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 16 055 km² and is well-protected in crevices on rocky slopes. It faces no threats; therefore, it is listed as Least Concern.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Northern Cape
Range
It is endemic to the Succulent Karoo and has a wide distribution in the Northern Cape, from Richtersveld to Kourkammaberg.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Succulent Karoo
Description
Plants grow in crevices on rocky slopes.
Threats
There are no known threats to this species.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Nemesia lanceolata HiernLeast Concern Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography

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.


Snijman, D.A. 2013. Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.


Citation
Mtshali, H. 2021. Nemesia lanceolata Hiern. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14

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