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Scientific Name | Erica unicolor J.C.Wendl. subsp. mutica E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv. |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | ERICACEAE |
Synonyms | Erica bicolor Andrews, Erica dichrus Spreng. |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Endangered B1ab(ii,iii,v) |
Assessment Date | 2007/10/11 |
Assessor(s) | P.A. Manyama |
Justification | EOO < 1000 km², five known locations. Habitat quality is declining due to fragmentation by forestry plantations and alien invasions. Crop cultivation is also causing continuing habitat loss in some areas. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | Mossel Bay to Herbertsdale and George. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | South Outeniqua Sandstone Fynbos, South Langeberg Sandstone Fynbos, Garden Route Shale Fynbos, Garden Route Granite Fynbos, Swellendam Silcrete Fynbos, Hartenbos Dune Thicket |
Description | Lowlands and lower south and north-facing slopes in fynbos. |
Threats |
| This species is threatened by habitat loss to crop cultivation and timber plantations across its range. |
Population |
Population trend | Decreasing |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Erica unicolor J.C.Wendl. subsp. mutica E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv. | EN B1ab(ii,iii,v) | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Oliver, E.G.H. and Oliver, I.M. 2005. The genus Erica (Ericaceae) in southern Africa: taxonomic notes 2. Bothalia 35(2):121-148.
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 |
| Manyama, P.A. 2007. Erica unicolor J.C.Wendl. subsp. mutica 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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