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Scientific Name | Hesperantha palustris Goldblatt & J.C.Manning |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | IRIDACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2021/06/15 |
Assessor(s) | T. Patel |
Justification | This species has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 5322 km², and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 28 km². It is known from seven subpopulations, but does not appear to be under threat. It is therefore listed as Least Concern. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Northern Cape |
Range | This species is endemic to South Africa, and extends from high elevations in the Hantamsberg near Calvinia through the Roggeveld to Verlatekloof in Northern Cape. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Fynbos, Succulent Karoo |
Description | It occurs in seasonal marshes and seeps, often among dense Bulbinella vegetation. |
Threats |
| This species has no known threats. |
Population |
It is known from seven subpopulations. In 1983, it was recorded as being common in very wet sites, and in 2007, it was recorded as being widespread but rare. Records do not give an indication of this species' population size and the population trend is presently unknown.
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Population trend | Unknown |
Bibliography |
Goldblatt, P. and Manning, J.C. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
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Citation |
| Patel, T. 2021. Hesperantha palustris Goldblatt & J.C.Manning. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/13 |
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