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Scientific Name | Erica penduliflora E.G.H.Oliv. |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | ERICACEAE |
Synonyms | Erica filipendula Benth. var. major Bolus |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Endangered B1ab(ii,iii,v) |
Assessment Date | 2007/02/09 |
Assessor(s) | R.C. Turner & E.G.H. Oliver |
Justification | EOO<300 km²), five small, severely fragmented subpopulations are known. Declined extensively in the past due to wildflower harvesting for the cut flower industry, and harvesting is still causing a decline. It is also threatened by invasive alien Acacia infestations of the habitat. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | Pearly Beach to Soetanysberg. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Overberg Sandstone Fynbos, Elim Ferricrete Fynbos, Agulhas Sand Fynbos |
Description | Sandstone, in lacterictic soils. |
Threats |
| Invasive Alien Species (direct effects), Habitat loss |
Population |
Population trend | Decreasing |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Erica penduliflora E.G.H.Oliv. | EN B1ab(ii,iii,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. & Oliver, E.G.H. 2007. Erica penduliflora E.G.H.Oliv. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |
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