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Scientific Name | Conophytum fibuliforme (Haw.) N.E.Br. |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | AIZOACEAE |
Synonyms | Mesembryanthemum fibuliforme Haw. |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Data Deficient - Taxonomically Problematic |
Assessment Date | 2021/12/10 |
Assessor(s) | A.J. Young & N.N. Mhlongo |
Justification | This dwarf succulent was first described in 1812 as Mesembryanthemum fibulaeforme by Haworth and in 1922 renamed by N.E. Brown. The original material was introduced into the United Kingdom by F. Masson in 1795 and died out of cultivation soon after. Based on the very limited description (truncate, much depressed, immaculate, grey, hoary, Autumn / Winter flower) there are several candidates for it identify with, including Conophytum bolusiae. However, no additional information, including the locality, is available to establish the identity of this with any certainty. Given the uncertainty over this taxon, an assessment of Data Deficient is considered the most appropriate category. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Range | This species originates from South Africa. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Description | No information is given in the original description regarding the location and habitat of this species. |
Threats |
| There is not enough information available on this taxon's distribution and it is thus not possible to identify threats. |
Population |
Given the uncertainty regarding the original collection (1795) and identity of this taxon it is not possible to comment on the status of the population.
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Population trend | Unknown |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Conophytum fibuliforme (Haw.) N.E.Br. | Data Deficient (Taxonomically Problematic) | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Hammer, S. 2002. Dumpling and his wife: New view of the genus Conophytum. EAE Creative Colour, Norwich.
Hammer, S.A. 1993. The genus Conophytum: A conograph. Succulent Plant Publications, Pretoria.
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Citation |
| Young, A.J. & Mhlongo, N.N. 2021. Conophytum fibuliforme (Haw.) N.E.Br. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/22 |
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