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Scientific Name | Nenax acerosa Gaertn. subsp. macrocarpa (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Puff |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | RUBIACEAE |
Synonyms | Ambraria hirta Cruse var. macrocarpa Eckl. & Zeyh. |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2021/03/24 |
Assessor(s) | D. Raimondo, D.A. Kamundi & J.E. Victor |
Justification | This taxon is a Western Cape endemic and not in danger of extinction. Therefore, it is listed as Least Concern. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | This taxon is endemic to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, and is found from Clanwilliam to Caledon and Riversdale. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Fynbos |
Description | It grows on sandy flats. |
Threats |
| No known threats are listed. |
Population |
Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Nenax acerosa Gaertn. subsp. macrocarpa (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Puff | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Puff, C. 1986. Paederieae, Anthospermeae, Rubieae. In: O.A. Leistner (ed). Flora of Southern Africa 31 Part 1 Rubiaceae, Fascicle 2 Rubioideae (Second part):1-76. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria.
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., Kamundi, D.A. & Victor, J.E. 2021. Nenax acerosa Gaertn. subsp. macrocarpa (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Puff. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |
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