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Scientific Name | Erica zeyheriana (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv. |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | ERICACEAE |
Synonyms | Coilostigma dregeanum Klotzsch, Coilostigma tenuifolium Klotzsch, Coilostigma zeyherianum Klotzsch, Coilostigma zeyherianum Klotzsch var. tenuifolium (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv., Coilostigma zeyherianum Klotzsch var. zeyherianum |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Vulnerable A4bc; B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v) |
Assessment Date | 2007/02/12 |
Assessor(s) | R.C. Turner & D. Raimondo |
Justification | A population reduction of at least 30% is estimated based on loss of this species' lowland habitat as a result of urban and agricultural expansion over the past 30 years (generation length 10-15 years). Decline from these threats is continuing, and alien plant invasions are causing further habitat degradation throughout the range. EOO and AOO<900 km², 10 remaining locations. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Eastern Cape |
Range | Oyster Bay to Port Elizabeth. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Algoa Sandstone Fynbos, Kouga Sandstone Fynbos, Southern Cape Dune Fynbos |
Description | Remnant lowland grassy fynbos on sand. |
Threats |
| Invasive Alien Species (direct effects), Habitat loss, Habitat degradation, Pollution (affecting habitat and/or species) |
Population |
Population trend | Decreasing |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Erica zeyheriana (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv. | VU A4bc; B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v) | Raimondo et al. (2009) | | Coilostigma zeyherianum Klotzsch var. tenuifolium (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv. | Indeterminate | Hilton-Taylor (1996) | |
Bibliography |
Goldblatt, P. and Manning, J.C. 2000. Cape Plants: A conspectus of the Cape Flora of South Africa. Strelitzia 9. National Botanical Institute, Cape Town.
Hilton-Taylor, C. 1996. Red data list of southern African plants. Strelitzia 4. South African National Botanical Institute, Pretoria.
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. & Raimondo, D. 2007. Erica zeyheriana (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |
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