Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Pentameris longiglumis (Nees) Stapf subsp. gymnocolea N.P.Barker
Higher Classification
Monocotyledons
Family
POACEAE
Synonyms
Pentameris longiglumis (Nees) Steud. (in part)
National Status
Status and Criteria
Rare
Assessment Date
2007/05/04
Assessor(s)
N.A. Helme, L. Fish & D. Raimondo
Justification
A range-restricted taxon (EOO<20 km²), known from fewer than five subpopulations. No recorded threats.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Range
Kogelberg.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Kogelberg Sandstone Fynbos
Description
Seepage areas on southern slopes.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Pentameris longiglumis (Nees) Stapf subsp. gymnocolea N.P.BarkerRare Raimondo et al. (2009)
Pentameris longiglumis (Nees) Stapf subsp. gymnocolea N.P.BarkerRare Hilton-Taylor (1996)
Bibliography

Barker, N.P. 1993. A biosystematic study of Pentameris (Arundineae, Poaceae). Bothalia 23(1):25-47.


Hilton-Taylor, C. 1996. Red data list of southern African plants. Strelitzia 4. South African National Botanical Institute, Pretoria.


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.


Citation
Helme, N.A., Fish, L. & Raimondo, D. 2007. Pentameris longiglumis (Nees) Stapf subsp. gymnocolea N.P.Barker. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/06/02

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