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Scientific Name | Delosperma lootsbergense Lavis |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | AIZOACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2019/10/23 |
Assessor(s) | V.R. Clark & D. Raimondo |
Justification | Delosperma lootsbergense is widespread, common and not in danger of extinction. It is listed as Least Concern. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Eastern Cape, Northern Cape |
Range | This species is endemic to the high mountains of the Eastern Cape interior in South Africa, including the Sneeuberg Range near Graaff-Reinet, the Stormberg near Molteno, and the Suurberg Range on the border of the Northern Cape south of Noupoort. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Eastern Upper Karoo |
Description | It occurs on rocky slopes and cliffs in high-altitude montane grassland. |
Threats |
| This species has no significant threats. It is common in montane areas where there are few competing land uses. |
Population |
Recent field surveys (2005-2010) recorded more than 30 subpopulations of Delosperma lootsbergense. It is locally common, and as it has no severe threats, the population is assumed to be stable.
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Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Delosperma lootsbergense Lavis | 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 |
| Clark, V.R. & Raimondo, D. 2019. Delosperma lootsbergense Lavis. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |
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