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Scientific Name | Salsola zeyheri (Moq.) Bunge |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | AMARANTHACEAE |
Synonyms | Caroxylon zeyheri Moq. (in part) |
Common Names | Witkoolganna (a), Witlootkoolganna (a), Wolganna (a) |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2017/08/25 |
Assessor(s) | L. von Staden |
Justification | This species is widespread and not in danger of extinction. It is therefore assessed as Least Concern. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Northern Cape, Western Cape |
Range | It occurs from Richtersveld to Vanrhynsdorp. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Succulent Karoo |
Description | Plants grow in sandy loamy soils derived from shale. |
Population |
Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Salsola zeyheri (Moq.) Bunge | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
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.
Snijman, D.A. 2013. Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
Wright, C.H. 1901. Chenopodiaceae. In: W.T. Thiselton-Dyer (ed). Flora Capensis V Section I (Acanthaceae-Proteaceae):433-454. Lovell Reeve & Co., Ltd., London.
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Citation |
| von Staden, L. 2017. Salsola zeyheri (Moq.) Bunge. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14 |
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