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Scientific Name | Ficinia limosa Levyns |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | CYPERACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Near Threatened B1ab(ii,iii,iv,v) |
Assessment Date | 2022/05/09 |
Assessor(s) | M. Muasya & H. Mtshali |
Justification | Although relatively widespread, extent of occurrence (EOO) 20 499 km², this species remains in 11-16 locations. The population continues to decline due to expansion of agriculture and housing, and alien plant invasion. It is therefore listed as Near Threatened as it nearly meets the thresholds for listing as Vulneable under criterion B. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | This species is widespread and endemic to the Western Cape Province, from Lambert's Bay to the Agulhas plain. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Cape Flats Dune Strandveld, Saldanha Flats Strandveld, Atlantis Sand Fynbos, Hopefield Sand Fynbos, Cape Seashore Vegetation |
Description | This species occurs in tidal channels, dune slacks and estuaries. |
Threats |
| This species is threatened by ongoing habitat loss and degradation. Over large parts of this species' range, its habitat had been transformed and fragmented as a result of agricultural expansion. Remaining areas are often heavily grazed, and otherwise infested with alien invasive plants. Urban expansion has also caused significant habitat loss on the Cape Flats, and is an ongoing threat on the Agulhas Plain and southern Cape coast. |
Population |
Population trend | Decreasing |
Bibliography |
Muasya, A.M., Stirton, C.H. and Archer, C. 2020. Ficinia pygmaea is not conspecific with F. limosa, and a description of a new species of Ficinia (Cyperaceae) from South Africa. South African Journal of Botany 128:128-131.
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Citation |
| Muasya, M. & Mtshali, H. 2022. Ficinia limosa Levyns. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2024/12/07 |
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