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Scientific Name | Bergeranthus multiceps (Salm-Dyck) Schwantes |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | AIZOACEAE |
Synonyms | Bergeranthus firmus L.Bolus, Mesembryanthemum bibracteatum Eckl. & Zeyh., Mesembryanthemum multiceps Salm-Dyck |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2023/02/27 |
Assessor(s) | J.E. Victor & V. Zikishe |
Justification | This species has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 103 319 km² and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 144 km². Despite being threatened by habitat degradation and loss, it persists in more than 30 subpopulations. Due to its widespread and common presence, it is listed as Least Concern. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Eastern Cape |
Range | This species is found throughout the Eastern Cape, from Joubertina in the west to the Keiskamma river in the east and as far north as Mitchell's Pass in Hogsback. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Albany Thicket, Fynbos |
Description | It is recorded from a wide range of soil and vegetation types, including three Thicket sub-types, coastal Renosterveld and Grassy Fynbos. |
Threats |
| This species is tolerant of all forms of competition in its habitat; hence, it can be found in a wide range of vegetation types. Threats to each habitat condition vary, from livestock trampling to infrastructure development in the form of human settlements and industrial facilities. Despite these threats, recent observations indicate a persistent and widespread distribution within its range. |
Population |
With 1000 mature individuals as the most recent and highest observed population count, the population trend of this species is stable.
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Population trend | Stable |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Bergeranthus multiceps (Salm-Dyck) Schwantes | Data Deficient (Taxonomically Problematic) | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Dold, A.P., Hammer, S.A. and Barker, N.P. 2005. Leaves of grass: A taxonomic revision of the genus Bergeranthus Schwantes (Aizoaceae). Haseltonia 11:78-97.
Hilton-Taylor, C. 1996. Red data list of southern African plants. Strelitzia 4. South African National Botanical 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.
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Citation |
| Victor, J.E. & Zikishe, V. 2023. Bergeranthus multiceps (Salm-Dyck) Schwantes. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2024/12/07 |
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