Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Helichrysum obductum Bolus
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
ASTERACEAE
Synonyms
Helichrysum obductum Bolus var. laxior Bolus
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009/06/22
Assessor(s)
W. Foden & L. Potter
Justification
Widespread and not declining.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga
Range
Eastern Escarpment, from the Wolkberg to Barberton. Widespread in northern and central KwaZulu-Natal interior and occurs as far south as Illovo.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Grassland, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Savanna
Description
Montane and coastal grassland, prefers rocky areas.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Helichrysum obductum BolusLeast 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
Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2009. Helichrysum obductum Bolus. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/19

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