Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Erica coruscans L.Bolus
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
ERICACEAE
Synonyms
Erica coruscans L.Bolus var. coruscans
National Status
Status and Criteria
Data Deficient - Insufficient Information
Assessment Date
2006/05/01
Assessor(s)
E.G.H. Oliver & R.C. Turner
Justification
A high-altitude species last collected in 1940. Specific habitat and population status is not known.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Range
Kleinrivier Mountains.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Fynbos
Description
Fynbos, among rocks on ridges and summits.
Population
Population trend
Unknown
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Erica coruscans L.BolusData Deficient 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.


Citation
Oliver, E.G.H. & Turner, R.C. 2006. Erica coruscans L.Bolus. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14

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