Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Neonotonia wightii (Wight. ex Arn.) J.A.Lackey
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
FABACEAE
Synonyms
Glycine javanica L., Glycine javanica L. subsp. javanica, Glycine javanica L. subsp. micrantha (Hochst. & A.Rich.) F.J.Herm., Glycine wightii (Wight & Arn.) Verdc. subsp. wightii, Glycine wightii (Wight & Arn.) Verdc. subsp. wightii var. longicauda (Schweinf.) Verdc.
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020/09/16
Assessor(s)
H. Mtshali
Justification
This species is widespread and common in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa, and not in danger of extinction. It is therefore listed as Least Concern.
Distribution
Endemism
Not endemic to South Africa
Provincial distribution
Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West
Range
This species is widespread in eastern and northern provinces of South Africa, as well as in east and central Africa.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Grassland, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Savanna
Description
It is found in a variety of habitats including grassland, bushveld and forests.
Threats
There are no significant threats to this species.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Neonotonia wightii (Wight. ex Arn.) J.A.LackeyLeast Concern Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography

Lackey, J.A. 1977. Neonotonia, a new generic name to include Glycine wightii (Arnott) Verdcourt (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae). Phytologia 37(3):209-212.


Pooley, E. 2005. A field guide to wild flowers of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Region. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban.


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
Mtshali, H. 2020. Neonotonia wightii (Wight. ex Arn.) J.A.Lackey. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/05/16

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