Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Drosanthemum chrysum L.Bolus
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
AIZOACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Rare
Assessment Date
2019/03/18
Assessor(s)
D. Raimondo, P.A. Manyama & D.A. Kamundi
Justification
A rare, range-restricted species (EOO <500 km²), known from fewer than 10 subpopulations.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Range
Ladismith.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Western Little Karoo, Montagu Shale Renosterveld
Description
Lower slopes, 750-1100 m.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Drosanthemum chrysum L.BolusRare Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography

Hartmann, H.E.K. 2002. Illustrated handbook of succulent plants: Aizoaceae A-E. Springer, Berlin.


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
Raimondo, D., Manyama, P.A. & Kamundi, D.A. 2019. Drosanthemum chrysum L.Bolus. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14

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