Microdon polygaloides (L.f.) Druce
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Ericoid shrublet to 45 cm. Leaves needle-like, ascending, bracts ovate. Flowers in elongate spikes, white. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Scrophulariaceae: Microdon Choisy. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 747-748. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Rocky sandstone slopes and middle to upper elevations. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Scrophulariaceae: Microdon Choisy. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 747-748. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Gifberg to Swellendam. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Scrophulariaceae: Microdon Choisy. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 747-748. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

September

Altitude

305 to 1400 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

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NAM

ESW

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MP

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Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

Names and Sources

Accepted name
Microdon polygaloides (L.f.) Druce
Synonym(s)

Microdon cylindricus E.Mey.


Microdon linkii Walp., nom.illegit.


Selago polygaloides L.f.


Selago spicata Link


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

88 results for Microdon polygaloides (L.f.) Druce

Specimen records

Barcode: NBG1476878-0 Collector(s) & number: Martin, B, 716 | 1949-9-25

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Piquetberg. Piquetberg Mt.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0160260-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 13173 | 1907-4-

South Africa, Western Cape, DE DOORNS; HEX RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0827603-0 Collector(s) & number: Borchardt, EJ, 578 (1418) | 1936-12-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch District: Jonkershoek; Near rain gauge No 5.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476854-0 Collector(s) & number: Rycroft, HB, 2537 | 1962-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam, C.P. Elandskloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0160270-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, 7581 | 1911-9-11

South Africa, Western Cape, GIFTBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162310-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 13634 | 1892-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, PIQUETBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476876-0 Collector(s) & number: Middlemost, A, 1855 | 1953-9-16

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Clanwilliam. Cardouw Pass. Top.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476888-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlieben, 9928 | 1963-11-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Worcester. Sanddrift Valley. c 12 mls N of Worcester.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476860-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10646 | 1983-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, S.W. Cape. Cedarberg: Kromrivier Kloof above Disa Pool. Alt. c. 1200 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0160262-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 15905 | 1949-10-2

South Africa, Western Cape, HEX RIVER MTS.; WORCESTER DIV.; PROSPECT PEAK IN SANDDRIFT KLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476852-0 Collector(s) & number: Hahndiek, Q, 3 | 1986-10-22

South Africa, Western Cape, Southwestern Cape. Robertson Karoo. Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve. Reserve Grid: C9.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476870-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 5705 | 1935-9-26

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Montagu. Rabiesberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476868-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 4959 | 1934-9-26

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Clanwilliam. Uitkyk.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0189630-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 3343 | 2001-10-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal. Kleinplaas. North of homestead, past the last orchard.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162313-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 13518 | 1947-1-2

South Africa, Western Cape, PAARL DIV.; HAALHOEK; SPITZKOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476855-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 2464 | 1980-12-9

South Africa, Western Cape, S.W. Cape. Cape Town. Devil's Tooth Kloof. Grootdrakensteinberg. East of Pniel. Alt. c. 2000 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476880-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, IB, 986 | 1975-9-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Worcester. Roadside opposite farm "Florence" Rawsonville.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162314-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 1268 | 1938-9-3

South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIV.; ELANDS KLOOF PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0881054-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 18634 | 2022-9-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District. Farm: Annex Widouw. Section: Die Kom; ca. 800m directly S of Die Kom.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162303-0 Collector(s) & number: Andreae, H, 776 | 1921-1-

South Africa, Western Cape, PAARL DIV.; WEMMERSHOEK; MTS. S. OF WEMMERS HOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0160283-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 8160 | 1918-1-

South Africa, Western Cape, FRANSCHHOEK MTS.; PAARL DIV.; SLOPES NR. TOP OF PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0234272-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, 725 | 1972-12-17

South Africa, Western Cape, JONKERSHOEK STATE FOREST; UPPER REACHES OF LANGRIVIER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476865-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 746 | 1967-3-31

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Stellenbosch. Jonkershoek Valley.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162311-0 Collector(s) & number: Michell, MR, 140 | 1922-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, MONTAGU; DONKERKLOOF; NEAR ENTRANCE TO DONKERKLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162318-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 22277 | 1953-11-15

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIV.; DU TOITS KLOOF; WITTEBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162308-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 15516 | 1949-9-27

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIV.; DE DOORNS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162316-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 8052 | 1972-1-30

South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSBERG; SCHOONGEZICHT: IN VICINITY OF PATH FROM SCHOONGEZICHT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162315-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 1267 | 1938-9-9

South Africa, Western Cape, CERES DIV.; GYDO PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476889-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7643 | 1970-1-31

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Worcester. Upper reaches of Donker- Kloof (above Big Bend, du Toits Kloof Pass, Paarl side). Alt. c. 3,500 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476847-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Zyl, L, 3114 | 1982-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, S W Cape. Porterville. Grasruggens - Olifantsrivierberge. Fynbos on TMS, steep slope, E aspect, full sun. Alt. c. 2200 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476871-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 16207 | 1944-9-30

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Ceres. Elands Kloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0631536-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10252 | 1980-12-14

South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSBERG; ABOVE SCHOONGEZICHT, BELOW KRANSES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0636707-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Zyl, L, 3114 | 1982-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, PORTERVILLE; OLIFANTSRIVIERBERGE; GRASRUGGENS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476891-0 Collector(s) & number: Hubbard, CS, 205 | 1932-10-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Cedarberg Forest Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0160264-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, P, 2026 | 1959-12-30

South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; JONKERSHOEK; BO-OP BERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162319-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 23113 | 1954-9-12

South Africa, Western Cape, PIQUETBERG DIV.; PIQUETBERG MT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0358553-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 4006 | 1972-10-1

South Africa, Western Cape, BETWEEN PRINCE ALFREDS HAMLET AND GYDO PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0160272-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, SAM 67238 | 1951-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIV.; DU TOITS KLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476879-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 10302 | 1965-9-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Piketberg, C.P. Top of Dasklip Pass (Cardouw).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0785425-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 1203 | 1984-1-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Wupperthal. Cedarberg Forest Station. Gabriel's Pass to Tafelberg.

General notes: In deep sand in seepage zones. Resprouter up to 30cm tall. Pink flowers. Abundant. Det: M. Welman

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162306-0 Collector(s) & number: Andreae, H, 698 | 1921-1-

South Africa, Western Cape, PAARL DIV.; WEMMERSHOEK; MTS. S. OF WEMMERSHOEK, UPPER PARTS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476881-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, IB, 1245 | 1974-9-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Bain's Kloof. Rawsonville. In veld opposite 'Gevonden' farm stall.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0831584-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 9021 | 1989-12-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch Dist: Jonkershoek Valley; Contour path below Berg River Nek.

General notes: Shrubs to 50 cm tall. White flowers. Ex Missouri Botanical Garden Herbarium (MO)

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476877-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 4801 | 1934-12-3

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Clanwilliam. Uitkyk.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0198278-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, P, (4)004 | 2004-1-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres, Op Die Berg, Suikerbossie Farm. ( Main road between Ceres and Citrusdal. Suikerbossie Farm opposite Kunje Farm.) 32°39"398"S; 019°15'558"E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476884-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3909 | 1962-9-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Kaap. Piketberg. Zebraskop. Mountain fynbos of rocky foothills of Zebr. Kop. On top of Versveld pass.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0160268-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7643 | 1970-1-31

South Africa, Western Cape, DU TOITS KLOOF PASS; DONKERKLOOF; UPPER REACHES OF DONKER-KLOOF ABOVE BIG BEND DU TOITS KLOOF PASS PAARL SIDE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476848-0 Collector(s) & number: Wurts, TM, 142 | 1952-5-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam, C.P. South side of The Crown.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476885-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 2894 | 1997-9-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal. Wuppertal. Kleinplaas. Stony soil; 1 km north of farmhouse.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476869-0 Collector(s) & number: Rycroft, HB, 2537 | 1962-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Clanwilliam. Elandskloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476867-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 20830 | 1948-9-2

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Van Rhynsdorp. Giftberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476849-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, B, 3 | 1962-9-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester, C.P. Sand hills.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0725213-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10646 | 1983-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, CEDARBERG; KROMRIVIER KLOOF; ABOVE DISA POOL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476856-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10252 | 1980-12-14

South Africa, Western Cape, SW. Cape. Simonsberg, above Schoongezicht, below kranses. Steep SW slopes. Alt. c. 3000 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0619216-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 2464 | 1980-12-9

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; GROOTDRAKENSTEINBERG; DEVIL'S TOOTH KLOOF, EAST OF PNIEL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0660167-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 2048 | 1976-12-23

South Africa, Western Cape, FRANSCHOEK; FRANSCHOEKPAS; MUNISIPALEVELD NABY PIEKNIEKPLEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476863-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 67238 | 1951-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester Division. Du Toits Kloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1524424-0 Collector(s) & number: Jardine, I, C34 | 2019-7-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Cederberg Forest Reserve: Groot Krakadouw Peak, SW of Heuningvlei Village, near summit.

General notes: Hugh Taylor recorded about 20 species of "Selago" in the Cederberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0162312-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 1162 | 1924-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIV.; ONKLAARBERG; 20 MI. S. OF WORCESTER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476864-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 7459 | 1951-9-26

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Worcester. Hex River Pass.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0582670-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 2894 | 1997-9-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal; Kleinplaas. 1km North of farmhouse.

General notes: Woody herb, commences branching shortly above the ground. Leaves green. Appears to occur in small populations; but widely distributed.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0881332-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 18662 | 2022-9-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District. Annex Widouw B 372 [Navelpoort].

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0160263-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 4046 | 1940-12-14

South Africa, Western Cape, PAARL DIV.; WEMMERSHOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476850-0 Collector(s) & number: Wasserfall, E, 737 | 1943-12-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Paarl, C.P. Groot Drakenstein. Devils Tooth. Alt. 1500 - 3000 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476873-0 Collector(s) & number: Bodkin, 2665 | 1892-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, Piquetberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476886-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 10265 | 1965-9-8

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Piketberg. Top of Piketberg Mtn.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476872-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 4012 | 1895-12-23

South Africa, Western Cape, French Hoek.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476887-0 Collector(s) & number: Andreae, H, 776 | 1921-1-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Mts. S of Wemmershoek.

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Barcode: NBG1476857-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, 7581 | 1911-9-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Gift Berg. Alt. c. 1000 - 2000 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476875-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 20979 | 1948-9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Clanwilliam - Ceres. Elands Kloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1474290-0 Collector(s) & number: Hitchcock, A, AH3043 | 2013-11-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Cedarberg Wilderness Area-Driehoek farm.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476882-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, IB, 736 | 1962-9-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Worcester. Nuy. Roadside, National road, Sandhills.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0511058-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 2048 | 1976-12-23

South Africa, Western Cape, FRANSCHHOEK; FRANSCHHOEK PASS; MUNISIPALEVELD NABY PIEKNIEKPLEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1551623-0 Collector(s) & number: Runnalls, P, 158 | 1991-12-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Somerset West. Helderberg Nature Reserve. Red Route/Woodies Junction.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0168953-0 Collector(s) & number: Runnalls, P, 638 | 1993-12-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Somerset West. Helderberg Nature Reserve. Porcupine Buttress - Erinvale, up "wooden steps".

General notes: Bushy krantz - S facing, leaf mould soil in crevices. Height 400-500mm. Soft herb. Leaves narrow. Long stems. Flowers white without orange marks. Branching.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1551622-0 Collector(s) & number: Runnalls, P, 638 | 1993-12-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Somerset West. Helderberg Nature Reserve. Porcupine Buttress - Erinvale up "wooden steps".

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1558586-0 Collector(s) & number: Euston-Brown, D, 2828 | 2012-9-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester. Hartebeesrivier. Between R101 & Breede River.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1540684-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 3796 | 2020-9-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Porterville. Dasklip Pass, summit 500 m along road to Beaverlak.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476883-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlieben, 9928 | 1963-11-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Worcester. Sanddrift valley c. 12 miles N of Worcester.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476861-0 Collector(s) & number: Bean, PA, 2590 | 1990-9-20

South Africa, Western Cape, S.W. Cape. Montagu. Waboomberg, Rooihoogte Pass southern slopes, hairpin bend.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0828065-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 1074 | 1983-2-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town District: Jonkershoek Forest Reserve Station; Langrivier Kloof.

General notes: Det: L van Zyl

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476862-0 Collector(s) & number: Hartman, 1317 | 1971-4-12

South Africa, Western Cape, S.W. Cape. (Cape Town). Stellenbosch. On lower slopes of Simonsberg mountain.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476858-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, 7252 | 1911-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Gift Berg. Alt. c. 1000 - 2000 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476874-0 Collector(s) & number: Martin, BE, 885 | 1951-9-12

South Africa, Western Cape, C.P. Piketberg. Top of Piketberg Mt.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0183729-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 529 | 2000-9-27

South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville. Groot Tuin 653, V11. Lat.:31°27'46"S; Long.:19°03'14"E.

General notes: Acocks veld type 69. Plateau. Slope gentle. Aspect: N. Well-drained, white, loamy stony soil. Fynbos. Recently burned. Local occasional. Evergreen perennial. Erect shrub. Flower colour: white. Plant height: 0.60m.

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Barcode: NBG1476866-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 15905 | 1949-10-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Prov. Worcester Div. Slopes at E. foot of Prospect Pk. in Sanddrift Kloof, Hex River.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1476890-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, 725 | 1972-12-17

South Africa, Western Cape, S.W. Cape. Cape Town. Jonkershoek State Forest. Upper reaches of Langrivier. Alt. c. 3700 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0204589-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 3799 | 2006-1-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam. Langeberg, upper SE slopes, Leeurivierberg. 33°57'S: 20°19'E.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Gentle mountain slope. Well-drained, sandy soil. Sandstone. Full sun. SE aspect. No biotic effect seen. Flowers white, present. Erect. Only above 1500m. Veld 6 years old. Plant height 0.4m.

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Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Scrophulariaceae: Microdon Choisy Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 747-748

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

1999

BOOK

The Tribe Selagineae (Scrophulariaceae) Hilliard, OM

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

1912

FLORA

Acanthaceae to Proteaceae: Order CIV. Verbenaceae Pearson, HHW

In: WT Thiselton-Dyer (ed.). Flora Capensis 5: 180-226

Lovell Reeve & Co., London

No results found for Microdon polygaloides (L.f.) Druce

Status

Status and criteria

LC

Assessor(s)

Plantae Coordinator

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Edwards, T.J. 2003. Two new species of Streptocarpus (Gesneriaceae) from South Africa. Novon. 13:185-188

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Edwards, T.J. 2004. The specimens of Selago, Jamesbrittenia and Sutera at Natal University Herbarium (NU).. Bothalia. 34:27

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Edwards, T.J. 2005. A synopsis of Argyrolobium (tribe Genisteae, Papilionoideae) in South Africa. South African Journal of Botany. 71:380-417

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