Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Lampranthus gracilipes (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
AIZOACEAE
Synonyms
Lampranthus gracilipes (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. forma luxurians L.Bolus, Mesembryanthemum gracilipes L.Bolus
National Status
Status and Criteria
Data Deficient - Taxonomically Problematic
Assessment Date
2016/01/05
Assessor(s)
C. Klak, D. Raimondo & L. von Staden
Justification
This range-restricted taxon is probably not sufficiently distinct from L. dregeanus to warrant recognition. The genus Lampranthus is under revision.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Western Cape
Range
Piketberg.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Fynbos
Description
Shady rock crevices, 300-980 m.
Threats
No threats.
Population
Population trend
Stable
Assessment History
Taxon assessed
Status and Criteria
Citation/Red List version
Lampranthus gracilipes (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.DDT 2017.1
Lampranthus gracilipes (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.Rare 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.


Manning, J.C. and Goldblatt, P. 2012. Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape Flora. Strelitzia 29. South African National Biodiversity 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
Klak, C., Raimondo, D. & von Staden, L. 2016. Lampranthus gracilipes (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/04/14

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