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Scientific Name | Eriospermum aridicola G.Will. |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | RUSCACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Rare |
Assessment Date | 2014/04/01 |
Assessor(s) | L. von Staden |
Justification | A rare, range-restricted species (EOO <100 km²), occurring in a remote area where it is not threatened. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Northern Cape |
Range | Arid mountains of the northern Richtersveld south of the Orange River. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Western Gariep Hills Desert |
Description | Exposed, west-facing slopes covered in quartz scree. |
Threats |
| Although the general area where this species occurs is badly overgrazed by livestock, this species' habitat is to steep for livestock and this taxon is therefore safe from the impacts of livestock grazing. |
Population |
The species occurs in scattered colonies of 10-16 plants (Williamson 2013).
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Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Eriospermum aridicola G.Will. | Rare | 2014.1 | |
Bibliography |
Williamson, G. 2013. A new Eriospermum (Ruscaceae) from northern Namaqualand, Richtersveld, South Africa. Cactus and Succulent Journal 85(1):15-18.
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Citation |
| von Staden, L. 2014. Eriospermum aridicola G.Will. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |
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