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Scientific Name | Erica paucifolia (J.C.Wendl.) E.G.H.Oliv. subsp. ciliata (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv. |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | ERICACEAE |
Synonyms | Macrolinum ciliatum Klotzsch, Syndesmanthus ciliatus (Klotzsch) Benth. |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Endangered B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v) |
Assessment Date | 2008/04/04 |
Assessor(s) | R.C. Turner |
Justification | EOO<50 km², two known locations. Invasion by alien Hakea spp., pines, Acacia spp. and Eucalyptus spp. has already led to the degradation of about 40% of the habitat and alien species continue to spread, causing a continuing decline in habitat and number of mature individuals. A further 10% of the habitat has been transformed to orchards and vineyards. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Overberg Sandstone Fynbos |
Description | Sandy, quartzitic hill slopes and gentle mountain slopes and plateaus in fynbos. |
Threats |
| Invasive Alien Species (direct effects), Habitat loss |
Population |
Population trend | Decreasing |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Erica paucifolia (J.C.Wendl.) E.G.H.Oliv. subsp. ciliata (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv. | EN B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v) | 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.
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Citation |
| Turner, R.C. 2008. Erica paucifolia (J.C.Wendl.) E.G.H.Oliv. subsp. ciliata (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |
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