Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Aspalathus tridentata L. subsp. fragilis R.Dahlgren
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
FABACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Rare
Assessment Date
2007/05/30
Assessor(s)
D. Raimondo & D.A. Kamundi
Justification
This range-restricted taxon is known from three collections (EOO 425 km²). Its habitat is not known to be threatened.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Range
Southern Cederberg and northern Koue Bokkeveld Mountains.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Cederberg Sandstone Fynbos, Fynbos Riparian Vegetation
Description
Alluvial soils near rivers or streams.
Threats
No threats.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Aspalathus tridentata L. subsp. fragilis R.DahlgrenRare Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography

Dahlgren, R. 1988. Crotalarieae (Aspalathus). In: O.A. Leistner (ed). Flora of southern Africa 16 Fabaceae, Part 3 Papilionoideae, Fascicle 6:1-430. 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
Raimondo, D. & Kamundi, D.A. 2007. Aspalathus tridentata L. subsp. fragilis R.Dahlgren. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14

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