Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Erica viscaria L. subsp. pustulata (H.A.Baker) E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
ERICACEAE
Synonyms
Erica longifolia F.A.Bauer var. breviflora Dulfer, Erica patersonii L.Bolus, not Erica patersonia Andrews, Erica pustulata H.A.Baker
National Status
Status and Criteria
Vulnerable D2
Assessment Date
2007/02/12
Assessor(s)
R.C. Turner
Justification
An extremely localized subspecies (EOO 4 km²), with only one known location which is protected in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Too frequent fire is however a potential threat: the site has burnt twice in the past 10 years.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Range
Kleinrivier Mountains, Hermanus.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Overberg Sandstone Fynbos
Description
Sandstone slopes in fynbos.
Threats
Habitat degradation
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Erica viscaria L. subsp. pustulata .VU D2Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography

Oliver, E.G.H. and Oliver, I.M. 2002. The genus Erica (Ericaceae) in southern Africa: taxonomic notes 1. Bothalia 32(1):37-61.


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
Turner, R.C. 2007. Erica viscaria L. subsp. pustulata (H.A.Baker) E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14

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