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Scientific Name | Bergeranthus scapiger (Haw.) Schwantes |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | AIZOACEAE |
Synonyms | Mesembryanthemum scapiger Haw. |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2023/11/13 |
Assessor(s) | P.M. Burgoyne & V. Zikishe |
Justification | A range-restricted endemic to the Eastern Cape Province that is locally common. It has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 9334 km² and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 92 km². Since there are no severe threats to this species, the population is assumed to be stable. Therefore, it is not in danger of extinction and is listed as Least Concern. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Eastern Cape |
Range | It occurs from Port Elizabeth, Kap River Reserve and Alice. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Koedoesberge-Moordenaars Karoo, Algoa Sandstone Fynbos, Sundays Valley Thicket, Nanaga Savanna Thicket, Motherwell Karroid Thicket, Grass Ridge Bontveld, Grahamstown Grassland Thicket, Fish Valley Thicket, Fish Arid Thicket, Crossroads Grassland Thicket, Albany Bontveld, Albany Arid Thicket |
Description | It is commonly found in valley, xeric succulent and mesic succulent thicket types, as well as Eastern Thornveld, south of Grahamstown and Alice. |
Threats |
| Livestock trampling and habitat loss caused by urban and agricultural activities in the Sundays River area are the primary threats to this species. Subpopulations in the southwest of the range face potential threats from mining and infrastructure developments, including human settlements, roads, and industry.
The majority of its localities are situated in areas with little to no disturbance. In cases where threats are present, the population size has been observed to be abundant and common, suggesting that these threats are not significantly impacting species. |
Population |
No quantitative population data are available for this species; however, it is not suspected to be declining.
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Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Bergeranthus scapiger (Haw.) Schwantes | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Dold, A.P., Hammer, S.A. and Barker, N.P. 2005. Leaves of grass: A taxonomic revision of the genus Bergeranthus Schwantes (Aizoaceae). Haseltonia 11:78-97.
Hilton-Taylor, C. 1996. Red data list of southern African plants. Strelitzia 4. South African National Botanical 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 |
| Burgoyne, P.M. & Zikishe, V. 2023. Bergeranthus scapiger (Haw.) Schwantes. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/24 |
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