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Scientific Name | Helichrysum decorum DC. |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | ASTERACEAE |
Common Names | Imphepho (z) |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2018/10/03 |
Assessor(s) | L. von Staden |
Justification | Helichrysum decorum is a widespread and common species that is declining across its range, but not yet in danger of extinction. |
Distribution |
Endemism | Not endemic to South Africa |
Provincial distribution | Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal |
Range | In South Africa, this species is widespread along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, extending as far south as the Mbashe River Mouth, in the Eastern Cape. It also occurs in Mozambique and eSwatini (Swaziland). |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Pondoland-Ugu Sandstone Coastal Sourveld, KwaZulu-Natal Coastal Belt Grassland, Maputaland Wooded Grassland, Maputaland Coastal Belt, Zululand Lowveld, Dry Coast Hinterland Grassland, Transkei Coastal Belt, KwaZulu-Natal Sandstone Sourveld, KwaZulu-Natal Hinterland Thornveld, Muzi Palm Veld and Wooded Grassland, Maputaland Pallid Sandy Bushveld, Northern Zululand Sourveld, Subtropical Alluvial Vegetation |
Description | It occurs in sandy grassland and open woodland. |
Threats |
| This species has lost more than 50% of its habitat to urban expansion, coastal development, timber plantations and sugarcane cultivation. It is threatened by ongoing habitat loss and degradation, including overgrazing and competition from alien invasive plants. |
Population |
This species is still common in spite of extensive habitat loss. The population is declining, but not rapidly enough to exceed 30% population reduction in three generations.
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Population trend | Decreasing |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Helichrysum decorum DC. | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Hilliard, O.M. 1983. Gnaphaliinae (First Part). In: O.A. Leistner (ed). Flora of Southern Africa 33 Asteraceae, Part 7 Inuleae, Fascicle 2:1-325. National Botanical 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.
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Citation |
| von Staden, L. 2018. Helichrysum decorum DC. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/13 |
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