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Scientific Name | Erica macowanii Cufino subsp. lanceolata (Bolus) E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv. |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | ERICACEAE |
Synonyms | Erica perspicua J.C.Wendl. var. lanceolata Bolus |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Near Threatened D2 |
Assessment Date | 2023/11/22 |
Assessor(s) | H. Mtshali & P.A. Manyama |
Justification | This taxon has a restricted range and is known from between four and five subpopulations. It is potentially vulnerable to invasive alien plants, which could increase its risk of extinction. It therefore meets the criteria thresholds for listing as Near Threatened under criterion D2. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | This taxon is endemic to the Kleinrivier Mountains above Hermanus in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Overberg Sandstone Fynbos |
Description | It grows on marshy seeps at high altitudes. |
Threats |
| Despite being primarily found in protected areas, part of this taxon's habitat is infested with alien invasive plants, but they are not directly impacting subpopulations as yet. They are likely to outcompete and cause an ongoing decline in habitat quality if not managed. As a reseeder this taxon is potentially vulnerable to local extinction if fires occur repeatedly before plants reach reproductive maturity. |
Population |
As there are no severe threats, the population is not suspected to be declining.
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Population trend | Unknown |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Erica macowanii Cufino subsp. lanceolata (Bolus) E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv. | Rare | 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 |
| Mtshali, H. & Manyama, P.A. 2023. Erica macowanii Cufino subsp. lanceolata (Bolus) E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/13 |
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