Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Bulbine fragilis G.Will.
Higher Classification
Monocotyledons
Family
ASPHODELACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Rare
Assessment Date
2008/03/22
Assessor(s)
D. Raimondo
Justification
A habitat specialist recorded from two sites. Rare but not threatened.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Northern Cape
Range
North of Steinkopf and near Nuwerus.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Hantam Karoo, Southern Namaqualand Quartzite Klipkoppe Shrubland, Eastern Gariep Rocky Desert, Namaqualand Riviere
Description
In pebbly, loose soil shaded by overhanging rocks.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Bulbine fragilis G.Will.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.


Williamson, G. 1996. New Bulbine species (Asphodelaceae) from the northwestern Cape. Haseltonia 4:13-23.


Citation
Raimondo, D. 2008. Bulbine fragilis G.Will. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14

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