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Scientific Name | Ledebouria megaphylla (Hankey ex J.M.H.Shaw) Van Jaarsv. & Eggli |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | HYACINTHACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Vulnerable B1ab(ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(ii,iii,iv,v) |
Assessment Date | 2022/04/26 |
Assessor(s) | H. Mtshali & C. Steyn |
Justification | This species has a restricted distribution range where it occurs in the Sekhukhuneland Centre of Endemism, with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 509 km² and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 32 km². It is known from between five and 10 locations. The population is declining due to habitat loss and degradation. It is therefore listed as Vulnerable under criterion B. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Limpopo |
Range | It has a restricted distribution in Sekhukuneland Centre of endemism in Mpumalanga Province, where it occurs between Roos Senekaal and Steelpoort northwest of Lydenburg. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Sekhukhune Mountain Bushveld, Steenkampsberg Montane Grassland, Sekhukhune Montane Grassland |
Description | A deciduous geophyte that is 20-40 mm in diameter. It is found in open woodland on rocky granitic outcrops in lightly shaded situations in humus-rich soils. |
Threats |
| Mining in the areas where this species is found has resulted in the loss of not only habitat but of several subpopulations of the species too. Historically, mining was not regulated, and recently a lot of illegal mining is taking place within the habitat where this species occurs. |
Population |
It is known from five scattered subpopulations in a small area. The population is declining due to habitat loss and degradation.
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Population trend | Decreasing |
Bibliography |
Manning, J.C. 2020. Systematics of Ledebouria sect. Resnova (Hyacinthaceae: Scilloideae: Massonieae), with a new subtribal classification of Massonieae. South African Journal of Botany 133:98-110.
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Citation |
| Mtshali, H. & Steyn, C. 2022. Ledebouria megaphylla (Hankey ex J.M.H.Shaw) Van Jaarsv. & Eggli. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2024/12/06 |
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