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Scientific Name | Oxalis louisae T.M.Salter |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | OXALIDACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Rare |
Assessment Date | 2008/03/17 |
Assessor(s) | L.L. Dreyer & K.C. Oberlander |
Justification | A rare, range-restricted species with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 470 km². It is known from fewer than five subpopulations and has no known threats. It is therefore listed under the IUCN 3.1 Criteria, globally, as Least Concern but is nationally categorised as Rare. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Northern Cape |
Range | This species is found in Namaqualand, Kamieskroon. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Namaqualand Blomveld |
Description | Plants grow in shady areas. |
Threats |
| No threats have been reported for this species. |
Population |
A localized, but locally common species.
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Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Oxalis louisae T.M.Salter | Rare | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
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.
Salter, T.M. 1944. The genus Oxalis in South Africa: a taxonomic revision. Journal of South African Botany Supplement 1:1-355.
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Citation |
| Dreyer, L.L. & Oberlander, K.C. 2008. Oxalis louisae T.M.Salter. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |
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