Taxonomy
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.SalterRare 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.


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

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