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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.
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Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Delosperma aberdeenense (L.Bolus) L.Bolus | Least 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.
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Citation |
| Raimondo, D. 2019. Delosperma aberdeenense (L.Bolus) L.Bolus. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/05/31 |
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