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Scientific Name | Stenoglottis macloughlinii (L.Bolus) G.J.McDonald ex J.M.H.Shaw |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | ORCHIDACEAE |
Synonyms | Cynorchis macloughlinii L.Bolus, Cynorkis macloughlinii L.Bolus |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2022/07/14 |
Assessor(s) | H. Mtshali |
Justification | This lithophytic or terrestrial species is widespread in South Africa and has an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 34 572 km². It occurs at the Pondoland centre of endemism with an isolated record in Western Cape. There are between 16 and 23 locations. Although it is at risk of illegal harvesting it does not yet meet any of the criteria for a category of threat. It is therefore listed as Least Concern. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape |
Range | This species is found mostly in the Pondoland centre of endemism in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal provinces of South Africa, there is also an isolated record in the Western Cape Province from the Saasveld between George and Knysna. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Pondoland-Ugu Sandstone Coastal Sourveld |
Description | It grows in forest or along forest margins in partial shade on south-facing cliffs, and occasionally in full sun on rocky outcrops in grasslands. |
Threats |
| The genus Stenoglottis is popular in horticulture, therefore, this species is potentially at risk from illegal harvesting. |
Population |
The population size and trend for this species is unknown, and monitoring and field surveys are required.
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Population trend | Unknown |
Bibliography |
Phillips, D.P. and Bytebier, B. 2020. A taxonomic revision of Stenoglottis (Orchideae, Orchidoideae, Orchidaceae). Phytotaxa 456(3):219–243.
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Citation |
| Mtshali, H. 2022. Stenoglottis macloughlinii (L.Bolus) G.J.McDonald ex J.M.H.Shaw. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2024/12/06 |
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