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Scientific Name | Syncarpha chlorochrysum (DC.) B.Nord. |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | ASTERACEAE |
Synonyms | Helichrysum chlorochrysum DC. |
Common Names | Gold Everlasting (e) |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Near Threatened B1ab(ii,iii,iv,v) |
Assessment Date | 2006/11/05 |
Assessor(s) | D. Raimondo |
Justification | A limestone endemic (EOO<2300 km²) known from 15 locations. A significant proportion of locations fall within De Hoop Nature Reserve and in pristine areas outside of the reserve. There is nonetheless continuing decline as a result of coastal development around Struisbaai, Stilbaai and Agulhas as well as from alien plant infestations, especially in the Lekkerwater region and around Stilbaai. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Western Cape |
Range | Bredasdorp to Stilbaai. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Fynbos |
Description | Limestone hills in fynbos. |
Population |
Population trend | Decreasing |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | Syncarpha chlorochrysum (DC.) B.Nord. | NT B1ab(ii,iii,iv,v) | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Goldblatt, P. and Manning, J.C. 2000. Cape Plants: A conspectus of the Cape Flora of South Africa. Strelitzia 9. National Botanical Institute, Cape Town.
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 |
Raimondo, D. 2006. Syncarpha chlorochrysum (DC.) B.Nord. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed on 2022/05/19 |