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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 & Goldblatt | Rare | 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.
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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 |