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Scientific Name | Oxalis reflexa 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 naturally rare, range-restricted species, with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 130 km². It is known from only a few collections 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 occurs in the north-east and -west of Vanrhynsdorp. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Hantam Karoo, Knersvlakte Shale Vygieveld, Knersvlakte Quartz Vygieveld, Bokkeveld Sandstone Fynbos |
Description | Plants grow in dry, stony hill sides. |
Population |
Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | Oxalis reflexa 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 reflexa T.M.Salter. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |