Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Heliophila minima (Stephens) Marais
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
BRASSICACEAE
Synonyms
Cleome minima Stephens, Heliophila deserticola O.E.Schulz (in part), Heliophila deserticola O.E.Schulz var. rangei O.E.Schulz, Heliophila edentula O.E.Schulz prol. macrosperma O.E.Schulz (in part), Heliophila pearsonii O.E.Schulz, Heliophila pearsonii O.E.Schulz var. edentata Hainz, Heliophila pearsonii O.E.Schulz var. prageri O.E.Schulz, Heliophila smithii O.E.Schulz, Heliophila suavissima Sond., Heliophila suavissima Sond. var. incana Sond., Heliophila suavissima Sond. var. velutina O.E.Schulz
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2005/06/30
Assessor(s)
W. Foden & L. Potter
Justification
This taxon was not selected in any one of four screening processes for highlighting potential taxa of conservation concern for detailed assessment and was hence given an automated status of Least Concern. The Threatened Species Programme is currently systematically completing full assessments for all taxa with an automated status. If you disagree with this taxon's status, please contact the Threatened Species Programme at the link below.
Distribution
Endemism
Not endemic to South Africa
Provincial distribution
Eastern Cape, Free State, Northern Cape
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Heliophila minima (Stephens) MaraisLeast Concern 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.


Citation
Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Heliophila minima (Stephens) Marais. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/13

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