Cotyledon tomentosa Harv. subsp. tomentosa
VU Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Shrublets with slender branches, much branched. Leaves oblanceolate, 15-25(-35) x 8-14(-25) mm, with 3-5(-10) apical teeth, more or less dorsiventrally compressed. Flowering period: (June) July-September. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]

Habitat

Usually growing on lower gravelly slopes in sheltered ravines. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]

Distribution

Found in Cape Province in very localized populations from near Ladismith to near Steytlerville. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]

Flowering time

June to September

Altitude

750 to 800 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Cotyledon tomentosa Harv. subsp. tomentosa
Synonym(s)

Cotyledon ladismithensis auct., sensu Boom


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SPECIES tomentosa

SUBSPECIES tomentosa

5 results for Cotyledon tomentosa Harv. subsp. tomentosa

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0560986-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, PV, 5393 | 1993-1-12

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Steytlerville. Krompoort.

General notes: On steep N-facing tillite slope. Forming neat little shrubs or growing within other succulent shrubs.

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Barcode: PRE0784092-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, PV, 4984 | 1992-1-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Swanepoelspoort.

General notes: Very occasional on upper north-facing slopes to east of Miller Siding. Plants forming quite dense, small-leaved shrubs to about 30 cm tall. Leaves green with reddish teeth. Ex Bolus Herbarium, University of Cape Town

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Barcode: PRE0784070-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, PV, 4931 | 1991-12-8

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Sondagsrivierpoort.

General notes: Quite common on cliff faces forming neat shrublets usually not more than 30 cm diam. and 20 cm tall. Leaves yellow-green with reddish teeth. Ex Bolus Herbarium, University of Cape Town

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Barcode: PRE0071684-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, NL, 351 | 1994-4-7

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Steytlerville: Pienaarspoort; Klein Winterhoekberge, road between Steytlerville and Mt. Stewart.

General notes: Karroo. Well-drained. Sand. Sun. Moderate slope. Succulent leaves with 3 points, hairy. Orange flowers.

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Barcode: NBG0205487-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, PV, 3729 | 1989-4-30

South Africa, Western Cape, Calitzdorp, Badspoort. Altitude: ±400 m.

General notes: Steep, rocky slopes and ledges on sandstone cliffs.

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Occurrence records map

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1985

FLORA

Crassulaceae Toelken, HR

Flora of Southern Africa 14: 1-229

1983

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Cotyledon tomentosa Harv. ssp. tomentosa Toelken, HR; Collett, R

Flowering Plants of Africa 47: , t.1877

No results found for Cotyledon tomentosa Harv. subsp. tomentosa

Status

Status and criteria

VU

Assessor(s)

Plantae Coordinator

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