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Scientific Name | Anthospermum esterhuysenianum Puff var. hirsutum Puff |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | RUBIACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Rare |
Assessment Date | 2017/04/08 |
Assessor(s) | L. von Staden |
Justification | Anthospermum esterhuysenianum var. hirsutum has a very restricted range (extent of occurrence 158 km²), but it is not threatened. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | This taxon is localized to the central Cederberg and the Skurweberg in the northern Koue Bokkeveld. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Cederberg Sandstone Fynbos |
Description | It occurs on rocky south-facing slopes, 1000-1500 m. |
Threats |
| This taxon occurs in remote montane areas that are well-protected. It has no known severe threats. |
Population |
This taxon has a restricted range, and is known from only three records. Its habitat is in remote wilderness areas, and plants are cryptic, making it highly likely to be under-sampled. As there are no known severe threats, the population is not suspected to be declining.
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Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Anthospermum esterhuysenianum Puff var. hirsutum Puff | Rare | 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 |
| von Staden, L. 2017. Anthospermum esterhuysenianum Puff var. hirsutum Puff. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |
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