Marginal Veldrush

Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Schoenus submarginalis T.L.Elliott & Muasya
Higher Classification
Monocotyledons
Family
CYPERACEAE
Common Names
Marginal Veldrush (e)
National Status
Status and Criteria
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021/07/23
Assessor(s)
H. Mtshali
Justification
This species is widespread and has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 22 938 km² on the mountains of the Eastern and Western Cape provinces. It is not in danger of extinction and is therefore listed as Least Concern.
Distribution
Endemism
South African endemic
Provincial distribution
Eastern Cape, Western Cape
Range
This species has a wide distribution in mountainous regions of the Western and Eastern Cape Provinces of South Africa, occurring from the Anysberg in the west to Baviaanskloof in the east.
Habitat and Ecology
Major system
Terrestrial
Major habitats
Prince Albert Succulent Karoo, Kouga Grassy Sandstone Fynbos, North Swartberg Sandstone Fynbos, South Rooiberg Sandstone Fynbos, South Langeberg Sandstone Fynbos
Description
It occurs in montane areas on coarse substrate at over 600 m in elevation.
Population
Population trend
Unknown
Bibliography

Elliott, T.L., Barrett, R.L. and Muasya, A.M. 2019. A taxonomic revision of Schoenus cuspidatus and allies (Cyperaceae, tribe Schoeneae)—Part 1. South African Journal of Botany 121:519-535.


Citation
Mtshali, H. 2021. Schoenus submarginalis T.L.Elliott & Muasya. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2024/12/06

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