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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 Bolus | 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 |
| Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2009. Helichrysum obductum Bolus. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/07/01 |
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