Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Nenax velutina J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
RUBIACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Rare
Assessment Date
2014/05/04
Assessor(s)
N.A. Helme & D. Raimondo
Justification
A range-restricted species (EOO <500 km²), that occurs on arid mountain slopes and has no threats.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Range
Bontberg to Voetpadsberg, Laingsburg district.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Matjiesfontein Shale Renosterveld
Description
Sandy loam on lower slopes in arid mountain fynbos.
Threats
No threats.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Nenax velutina J.C.Manning & GoldblattRare 2014.1
Bibliography

Manning, J.C. and Goldblatt, P. 2012. Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape Flora. Strelitzia 29. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.


Citation
Helme, N.A. & Raimondo, D. 2014. Nenax velutina J.C.Manning & Goldblatt. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14

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