Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Lampranthus caudatus L.Bolus
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
AIZOACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Endangered B1ab(iii)
Assessment Date
2006/05/10
Assessor(s)
C. Klak & D. Raimondo
Justification
EOO<400 km², habitat quality at two known locations is declining due to alien plant invasion. It is also potentially threatened by inappropriate fire management.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Range
Agulhas.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Overberg Sandstone Fynbos, Agulhas Limestone Fynbos, Agulhas Sand Fynbos
Description
Limestone fynbos.
Threats
Invasive alien plant species are a severe threat, both present and future, at both localities. Incorrect fire regime is a possible threat.
Population
Population trend
Decreasing
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Lampranthus caudatus L.BolusEN B1ab(iii)Raimondo et al. (2009)
Bibliography

Goldblatt, P. and Manning, J.C. 2000. Cape Plants: A conspectus of the Cape Flora of South Africa. Strelitzia 9. National Botanical Institute, Cape Town.


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
Klak, C. & Raimondo, D. 2006. Lampranthus caudatus L.Bolus. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/19

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