Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Delosperma aberdeenense (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
AIZOACEAE
Synonyms
Mesembryanthemum aberdeenense L.Bolus
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019/10/22
Assessor(s)
D. Raimondo
Justification
Delosperma aberdeenense is a widespread species with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 30 066 km². It has no severe threats and is therefore not in danger of extinction. It is therefore listed as Least Concern.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Eastern Cape, Northern Cape
Range
This species is endemic to South Africa, and is widespread across the arid interior of the Eastern Cape, from Aberdeen to Noupoort and Somerset East.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Eastern Upper Karoo, Eastern Lower Karoo, Tsomo Grassland, Karoo Escarpment Grassland
Description
It occurs in flats and gentle hills in nama karoo and grassland.
Threats
This species has no significant threats.
Population

There is no information available on the population of Delosperma aberdeenense.


Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Delosperma aberdeenense (L.Bolus) L.BolusLeast Concern Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography

Bredenkamp, C. In prep. Conspectus of the flora of the Eastern cape. Strelitzia.


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
Raimondo, D. 2019. Delosperma aberdeenense (L.Bolus) L.Bolus. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/05/25

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