Kalahari Kersies

Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Plicosepalus kalachariensis (Schinz) Danser
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
LORANTHACEAE
Synonyms
Loranthus acaciae-detinentis Dinter, Loranthus dinteri Schinz, Loranthus kalachariensis Schinz, Loranthus pentheri Schltr., Loranthus splendens N.E.Br., Plicosepalus acaciae-detinentis (Dinter) Danser, Plicosepalus curviflorus in sense of Balle, not of (Benth. ex Oliv.) Tiegh. (misapplied name)
Common Names
Fiery Plicocephalus (e), Kalahari Kersies (a)
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
KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Plicosepalus kalachariensis (Schinz) DanserLeast 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. Plicosepalus kalachariensis (Schinz) Danser. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14

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