Mesembryanthemum arenosum

Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Mesembryanthemum arenosum Schinz
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
AIZOACEAE
Synonyms
Brownanthus arenosus (Schinz) Ihlenf. & Bittrich, Brownanthus schlichtianus (Sond.) Ihlenf. & Bittrich, Mesembryanthemum diversipapillosum A.Berger, Mesembryanthemum gymnocladum Schltr. & Diels, Mesembryanthemum schlichtianum Sond., Psilocaulon arenosum (Schinz) L.Bolus, Psilocaulon diversipapillosum (A.Berger) N.E.Br., Psilocaulon gymnocladum (Schltr. & Diels) Dinter & Schwantes, Psilocaulon schlichtianum (Sond.) Schwantes
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2005/06/30
Assessor(s)
W. Foden & L. Potter
Justification
This taxon was not selected in any one of four screening processes for highlighting potential taxa of conservation concern for detailed assessment and was hence given an automated status of Least Concern. The Threatened Species Programme is currently systematically completing full assessments for all taxa with an automated status. If you disagree with this taxon's status, please contact the Threatened Species Programme at the link below.
Distribution
Endemism
Not endemic to South Africa
Provincial distribution
Northern Cape
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Brownanthus arenosus (Schinz) Ihlenf. & BittrichLeast Concern Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography

Klak, C. and Bruyns, P.V. 2013. A new infrageneric classification for Mesembryanthemum (Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemoideae). Bothalia 43(2):197-206.


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.


Citation
Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Mesembryanthemum arenosum Schinz. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/13

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