Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Disperis bolusiana Schltr. ex Bolus subsp. macrocorys (Rolfe) J.C.Manning
Higher Classification
Monocotyledons
Family
ORCHIDACEAE
Synonyms
Disperis macrocorys Rolfe
National Status
Status and Criteria
Rare
Assessment Date
2005/09/02
Assessor(s)
J.E. Victor
Justification
A range-restricted taxon (EOO 454 km²), known from six subpopulations. No recorded threats.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Range
Cederberg, Koudeberg and Pakhuis Mountains.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Agter-Sederberg Shrubland, Cederberg Sandstone Fynbos
Description
Low renosterveld scrub, heavy, gravely clay soil probably derived from shale.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Disperis bolusiana Schltr. ex Bolus subsp. macrocorys (Rolfe) J.C.ManningRare Raimondo et al. (2009)
Disperis bolusiana Schltr. ex Bolus subsp. macrocorys (Rolfe) J.C.ManningLower Risk - Least Concern Victor (2002)
Disperis bolusiana Schltr. ex Bolus subsp. macrocorys (Rolfe) J.C.ManningRare Hilton-Taylor (1996)
Disperis macrocorys RolfeUncertain Hall et al. (1980)
Bibliography

Hall, A.V., De Winter, M., De Winter, B. and Van Oosterhout, S.A.M. 1980. Threatened plants of southern Africa. South African National Scienctific Programmes Report 45. CSIR, Pretoria.


Hilton-Taylor, C. 1996. Red data list of southern African plants. Strelitzia 4. South African National Botanical Institute, Pretoria.


Liltved, W.R. and Johnson, S.D. Unpublished. The Cape Orchids - Wild orchids of the Cape Floral Kingdom.


Linder, H.P. and Kurzweil, H. 1999. Orchids of southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam.


Manning, J.C. 1990. Taxonomic notes on Disperis (Orchidaceae) in South Africa. South African Journal of Botany 56(4):493-496.


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.


Victor, J.E. 2002. South Africa. In: J.S. Golding (ed), Southern African plant Red Data Lists. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report 14 (pp. 93-120), SABONET, Pretoria.


Citation
Victor, J.E. 2005. Disperis bolusiana Schltr. ex Bolus subsp. macrocorys (Rolfe) J.C.Manning. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14

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