Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Indigofera complanata Rchb. ex Spreng.
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
FABACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022/05/11
Assessor(s)
H. Mtshali
Justification
This Cape Peninsula endemic has a restricted range, with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 1388 km². It is not currently experiencing any major threats, but is likely to be threatened by spreading alien plants in some parts of its range. It is therefore listed as Least Concern.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Range
This species is endemic to the Cape Peninsula, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Fynbos
Description
It is found in lowland fynbos, at altitudes of roughly 100-300 m.
Threats
There are no known severe threats to this species. It is likely to be threatened by competition from alien invasive plants in parts of its range.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Bibliography

Helme, N.A. and Trinder-Smith, T.H. 2006. The endemic flora of the Cape Peninsula, South Africa. South African Journal of Botany 72(2):205-210.


Manning, J.C. and Goldblatt, P. 2012. Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape Flora. Strelitzia 29. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.


Citation
Mtshali, H. 2022. Indigofera complanata Rchb. ex Spreng. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/13

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