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Scientific Name | Conophytum pubicalyx Lavis |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | AIZOACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Vulnerable B1ab(v)+2ab(v) |
Assessment Date | 2020/02/06 |
Assessor(s) | A.J. Young & D. Raimondo |
Justification | A range-restricted species endemic to the Namaqualand region of South Africa. It has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 412 km² and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 28 km². Known from six locations it is declining due to illegal collecting for the succulent horticultural trade. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Northern Cape |
Range | information redacted, contact SANBI |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Fynbos, Succulent Karoo |
Description | Flat patches of fine quartz rubble. |
Threats |
| There has been a significant increase in demand for Conophytums coming from Asian countries since March 2019 this taxon is popular in cultivation and is experiencing ongoing decline due to illegal collection. |
Population |
This species is locally abundant in suitable habitat. Population size likely to be well in excess of 2 000 plants, however the population is declining as a result of illegal collecting. The rate of decline is not known.
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Population trend | Decreasing |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Conophytum pubicalyx Lavis | Rare | 2017.1 | | Conophytum pubicalyx Lavis | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Bolus, H.M.L. 1928-1935. Notes on Mesembrianthemum and allied genera. Part II. Bolus Herbarium, University of Cape Town, Cape Town.
Hammer, S. 2002. Dumpling and his wife: New view of the genus Conophytum. EAE Creative Colour, Norwich.
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.
Snijman, D.A. 2013. Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
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Citation |
| Young, A.J. & Raimondo, D. 2020. Conophytum pubicalyx Lavis. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed on 2023/12/03 |
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