Disperis capensis is widespread and not in danger of extinction. It has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 147 381 km², and is therefore listed as Least Concern.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Eastern Cape, Western Cape
Range
This species is endemic to South Africa, and is found from Cederberg to Grahamstown.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Kogelberg Sandstone Fynbos, Peninsula Sandstone Fynbos, North Outeniqua Sandstone Fynbos, Hangklip Sand Fynbos, Hawequas Sandstone Fynbos, Overberg Sandstone Fynbos, North Sonderend Sandstone Fynbos, South Langeberg Sandstone Fynbos, South Outeniqua Sandstone Fynbos, Tsitsikamma Sandstone Fynbos, Winterhoek Sandstone Fynbos, Cape Flats Sand Fynbos, South Hex Sandstone Fynbos, Agulhas Sand Fynbos, Albertinia Sand Fynbos, Boland Granite Fynbos, Peninsula Granite Fynbos, Garden Route Granite Fynbos, Matjiesfontein Quartzite Fynbos, Suurberg Quartzite Fynbos, Bokkeveld Sandstone Fynbos, North Langeberg Sandstone Fynbos, Piketberg Sandstone Fynbos, South Kammanassie Sandstone Fynbos, Cederberg Sandstone Fynbos, South Sonderend Sandstone Fynbos, Breede Alluvium Fynbos, Nardouw Sandstone Fynbos, Algoa Sandstone Fynbos, Kouga Grassy Sandstone Fynbos, Kouga Sandstone Fynbos, North Swartberg Sandstone Fynbos, South Swartberg Sandstone Fynbos, North Kammanassie Sandstone Fynbos, North Hex Sandstone Fynbos
Description
It seeps on sandstone slopes.
Threats
Threats to Disperis capensis include habitat degradation, habitat loss, harvesting and invasive alien species.
Population
This species is common in suitable habitat (Johnson and Bytebier (2015).
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Disperis capensis (L.f.) Sw. var. brevicaudata Rolfe
Least Concern
Raimondo et al. (2009)
Disperis capensis (L.f.) Sw. var. capensis
Least Concern
Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography
Goldblatt, P. and Manning, J.C. 2000. Cape Plants: A conspectus of the Cape Flora of South Africa. Strelitzia 9. National Botanical Institute, Cape Town.
Johnson, S. and Bytebier, B. 2015. Orchids of South Africa: A field guide. Struik Nature, Cape Town.
Manning, J.C. and Goldblatt, P. 2012. Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape Flora. Strelitzia 29. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
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.
Citation
van der Colff, D. 2020. Disperis capensis (L.f.) Sw. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/18
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