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Scientific Name | Tritonia strictifolia (Klatt) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | IRIDACEAE |
Synonyms | Montbretia strictifolia Klatt, Tritonia laxifolia (Klatt) Benth. ex Baker var. strictifolia (Klatt) Baker, Tritonia parviflora Baker |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2021/07/12 |
Assessor(s) | W. Foden, L. Potter & T. Patel |
Justification | This species has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 4,130 km² and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 28 km². It is known from seven subpopulations, has a stable population trend, and faces no known threats. Therefore, it is listed as Least Concern and is not in danger of extinction. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Eastern Cape |
Range | It is endemic to South Africa, and is known to occur from Pearston to Bathurst. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Albany Thicket, Grassland |
Description | Plants grow in stony or rocky grassland. |
Threats |
| This species has no significant current threats. |
Population |
It is known from seven subpopulations and the population has a stable trend.
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Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Tritonia strictifolia (Klatt) Benth. ex Klatt | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Goldblatt, P. and Manning, J.C. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42. South African National Biodiversity 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 |
| Foden, W., Potter, L. & Patel, T. 2021. Tritonia strictifolia (Klatt) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |
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