Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Lachenalia bruynsii G.D.Duncan
Higher Classification
Monocotyledons
Family
HYACINTHACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Rare
Assessment Date
2014/04/03
Assessor(s)
L. von Staden
Justification
A rare, range-restricted species, but not threatened.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Northern Cape, Western Cape
Range
North-eastern Cederberg.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Agter-Sederberg Shrubland
Description
Sandy soils among rocks in dry sandstone fynbos.
Population

A rare species, occurring in scattered, small subpopulations of less than 10 plants (Duncan 2012). It is currently known from only two collections ±30 km apart, but may be overlooked as it occurs in a rugged and remote area.


Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Lachenalia bruynsii G.D.DuncanRare 2014.1
Bibliography

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


Citation
von Staden, L. 2014. Lachenalia bruynsii G.D.Duncan. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/05/09

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