Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Lachenalia undulata Masson ex Baker
Higher Classification
Monocotyledons
Family
HYACINTHACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019/11/27
Assessor(s)
G.D. Duncan & J.E. Victor
Justification
Lachenalia undulata is widespread and not in danger of extinction.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Northern Cape, Western Cape
Range
This species is widespread in Northern and Western Cape provinces in South Africa, where it ranges from Eksteenfontein to Vredendal, Vanrhynsdorp and Loeriesfontein.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Namaqualand Strandveld, Klawer Sandy Shrubland, Riethuis-Wallekraal Quartz Vygieveld, Central Richtersveld Mountain Shrubland, Namaqualand Blomveld, Namaqualand Shale Shrubland, Namaqualand Klipkoppe Shrubland, Citrusdal Vygieveld, Bushmanland Sandy Grassland, Nieuwoudtville Shale Renosterveld
Description
It is found on stony clay flats and lower slopes.
Threats
There are no major threats to the species.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Lachenalia undulata Masson ex BakerLeast Concern Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography

Duncan, G.D. 2012. The genus Lachenalia. Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.


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
Duncan, G.D. & Victor, J.E. 2019. Lachenalia undulata Masson ex Baker. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/05/09

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