Hypoxis setosa

Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Hypoxis setosa Baker
Higher Classification
Monocotyledons
Family
HYPOXIDACEAE
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021/03/26
Assessor(s)
H. Mtshali
Justification
This species has a wide distribution, with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 28 737 km² between Swellendam and East London, and it is not danger of extinction. It is therefore listed as Least Concern.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Eastern Cape, Western Cape
Range
This Cape endemic has a wide distribution from Swellendam to East London.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
South Langeberg Sandstone Fynbos, Garden Route Granite Fynbos, Swellendam Silcrete Fynbos
Description
It grows on stony slopes.
Threats
In some parts of its range, it has lost its habitat to crop cultivation.
Population
Population trend
Unknown
Bibliography

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.


Citation
Mtshali, H. 2021. Hypoxis setosa Baker. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2024/12/06

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