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Scientific Name | Helichrysum rotundatum Harv. |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | ASTERACEAE |
Synonyms | Eriosphaera coriacea DC., Helichrysum coriaceum (DC.) Harv., Helichrysum fulvellum Harv. |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Endangered B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii) |
Assessment Date | 2019/04/02 |
Assessor(s) | N.A. Helme & D. Raimondo |
Justification | Helichrysum rotundatum is a range-restricted species with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 139 km², and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 48 km². It is known from four locations, and is declining due to competition from alien invasive plants across its range. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | This species is endemic to the upper slopes of the Riviersonderend Mountains in the Western Cape. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | South Sonderend Sandstone Fynbos, North Sonderend Sandstone Fynbos |
Description | It occurs in moist, shaded crevices and ledges on upper south-facing sandstone slopes and cliffs. |
Threats |
| This species is severely threatened by competition from alien invasive plants. Escaped pine seedlings have been spreading rapidly up the southern slopes of the Riversonderend Mountains over the past 15 years, and are now reaching such densities that they are outcompeting native species. |
Population |
This species occurs in small, isolated clumps, as its specific micro-habitat is very localized. A continuing decline is inferred from ongoing habitat loss and degradation.
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Population trend | Decreasing |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Helichrysum rotundatum Harv. | EN B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii) | 2020.1 | | Helichrysum rotundatum Harv. | Rare | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Goldblatt, P. and Manning, J.C. 2000. Cape Plants: A conspectus of the Cape Flora of South Africa. Strelitzia 9. National Botanical Institute, Cape Town.
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 |
| Helme, N.A. & Raimondo, D. 2019. Helichrysum rotundatum Harv. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/13 |
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