Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Helichrysum inornatum Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
ASTERACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009/07/29
Assessor(s)
D.A. Kamundi & J.E. Victor
Justification
Although this species has lost some habitat to forestry plantations in the southernmost parts of its range, it is still common and much of its remaining habitat is protected within the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg National Park.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
KwaZulu-Natal
Range
Drakensberg and Drakensberg foothills in the southern KwaZulu-Natal interior between Underberg and Ngele.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Grassland
Description
Damp or marshy grassland, often on steep slopes.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Helichrysum inornatum Hilliard & B.L.BurttLeast 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.


Citation
Kamundi, D.A. & Victor, J.E. 2009. Helichrysum inornatum Hilliard & B.L.Burtt. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/13

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