PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / GENTIANALES / RUBIACEAE / RUBIOIDEAE / RUBIEAE / GALIUM / CAPENSE / NAMAQUENSE
Perennial with a slightly woody rootstock. Stems scrambling or sprawling, (150)300-900 mm long, generally much-branched; 1-3 mm in diam., ± terete at the base, otherwise distinctly 4-angled, densely covered with very short, usually curled whitish hairs; often purplish. Longest internodes (20)25-40 mm. Middle cauline leaves in whorls of 6-8, 1-nerved, (4)6-8(10) x (0.5)1-2(2.5) mm, linear to narrowly lanceolate or oblanceolate, with a brownish-white mucro at the apex; upper and (sometimes) lower surface and margins (densely) covered with small, forwardly directed prickles or short, straight hairs; margins often reflexed. Synflorescences broadly pyramidal to cylindrical, paracladia ± many-flowered, flowers arranged in groups of (9)6-3, ultimate branches with 3-1 tiny, linear bracts; peduncles 1.5-2.5 mm, scabrous, pedicels (1)1.5-3(4) mm, ± filiform, scabrous or more rarely subglabrous, divaricate after anthesis. Flowers 4-merous; corolla (2)2.5-3.5 mm in diam., rotate, yellow or greenish-yellow; lobes longer than wide, acute; stamina short, ca. 1/4 to 1/2 of lobe length, filaments filiform; styles short, fused to the middle. Fruits dry, beset with short, straight whitish hairs or glabrous, ± tuberculate or granulate; mericarps subglobose, each 1-2 mm wide. Flowering Period: (August, September) October to December. From: Puff, C. 1978. The genus Galium L. (Rubiaceae) in southern Africa. J. S. African Bot. 44: 203-279. [CC BY]
Stems scrambling or sprawling, (150-)300-900 mm long, usually much branched, densely covered with very snort, mostly curled whitish hairs, often purplish. Leaves in whorls of 6-8, (4-)6-8(-10) x (0.5-)1.0-2.0(-2.5) mm, linear to narrowly lanceolate or oblanceolate; upper and (sometimes) lower surface and margins (densely) covered with small, upward-directed prickles or short straight hairs, margins often reflexed. Peduncles and pedicels scabrous, more rarely subglabrous. Flowers: corolla (2.0-)2.5-3.5 mm in diam., yellow or greenish yellow. Fruit covered with short straight whitish hairs or glabrous, ± tuberculate or granulate; each mericarp 1-2 mm in diam. From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY]
Although the morphological distinction between the polymorphic ssp. namaquense and ssp. capense may occasionally become rather difficult (sometimes indumentum is the only “good” separation character), it was decided to follow Ehrendorfer’s (1952, unpublished) suggestions on sheets from the herbaria K and P to treat “namaquense” as a subspecies of G. capense. Its distinct and ± closed area of distribution (with hardly any overlap with ssp. capense) supports the subspecies rank rather than varietal status (the latter would possibly have been more appropriate if the taxon had been sufficiently scattered geographically). From: Puff, C. 1978. The genus Galium L. (Rubiaceae) in southern Africa. J. S. African Bot. 44: 203-279. [CC BY]
Distinguished from subsp. capense primarily by its indumentum. The two subspecies are almost completely allopatric. From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY]
Scrambling in dense vegetation of river banks, in arid fynbos, Renosterveld, or Erica-bush. Frequently in shady, ± sheltered locations and sandy soils. From: Puff, C. 1978. The genus Galium L. (Rubiaceae) in southern Africa. J. S. African Bot. 44: 203-279. [CC BY]
Growing mostly in riverbank vegetation, in renosterveld, arid fynbos or scrub. From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY]
Endemic to the Western Cape Province. From: Puff, C. 1978. The genus Galium L. (Rubiaceae) in southern Africa. J. S. African Bot. 44: 203-279. [CC BY]
Endemic to the Western Cape. From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY]
August to December
600 to 1500 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
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
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Names and Sources
Galium capense Thunb. var. scabrum Sond.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| kleefgras | Afrikaans | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). | |
| tiny tots | English | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Gentianales
FAMILY Rubiaceae
SUBFAMILY Rubioideae
TRIBE Rubieae
GENUS Galium
SPECIES capense
SUBSPECIES namaquense
16 results for Galium capense Thunb. subsp. namaquense (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Puff
Barcode: PRE0831591-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 8632 | 1987-11-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sutherland District: Roggeveld Escarpment; Road to Uitkyk, Sneeukrans, West of Sutherland, Quaggasfontein Farm.
General notes: Ex Missouri Botanical Garden Herbarium (MO)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0724119-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, A2119 | 1929-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, PAKHUIS PASS
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Barcode: PRE0642062-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 2604 | 1980-12-19
South Africa, Western Cape, KOUE-BOKKEVELD; ONDERTUIN
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Barcode: NBG0170485-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, H, 43 | 1999-10-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, Roggeveld. Botuin. Rooiberg.
General notes: Mountain. Acocks Veld Type: 43. Well-drained, red-brown sandy stony soil. Fynbos vegetation. Recently burnt. Aspect: E. Gentle slope. Plant height: 0.10m. Annual prostrate herb. Flower colour: yellow. Local occasional. Common name: Taai pharnaceum.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1503996-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7485 | 1969-11-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Algeria Nature Reserve, Cedarberg. (Wupperthal)
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Barcode: PRE0705057-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 11610 | 1986-10-5
South Africa, Western Cape, CEDARBERG N; KLIPHUIS R. VALLEY; N OF PAKHUIS PASS. ALONG KLIPHUIS JEEP - TRACK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1022021-0 Collector(s) & number: Clark, VR, 138 | 2007-12-12
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Farm Springfontein 314 ( Graaff-Reinet/Nieu-Bethesda region). At cliff-base on SE side of the Wapadsberg, Sneeuberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1504009-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 11610 | 1986-10-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Kliphuis River Valley, N of Pakhuis Pass, N. Cedarberg.
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Barcode: NBG1504008-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 11507 | 1986-4-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Weldedacht, 2 km along jeeptrack NW from homestead.
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Barcode: PRE0647798-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 798 | 1982-11-24
South Africa, Western Cape, CEDARBERG FOR. STA.; MIED SE KOP
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Barcode: NBG0248364-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 830 | 2008-11-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville. Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. T15. 31° 28' 10"S, 19° 04' 59"E.
General notes: Alt. 678 m. Mountain slope, E aspect moderate slope. Well-drained, yellow-brown, stony soil, loamy. Karoo. Unknown disturbance. Acocks Veld Type 28. Evergreen perennial, erect, climber, dwarf shrub, height 0.30 m. Locally common. Flowers cream. No fruit. Galium W7.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0653495-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 798 | 1982-11-24
South Africa, Western Cape, CEDARBERG FOR. STA.; MIED SE KOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0168269-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 17374 | 1953-10-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, CALVINIA DIV.; LOKENBURG; W. OF RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1504010-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, MW, 360 | 1996-11-24
South Africa, Western Cape, South Africa, Southwestern Cape. Cederberg; Clanwilliam District. Pakhuis Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0277252-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 7019 | 2011-6-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kamiesberg, Welkom 523, 1.8 km NW of Karas. 30°26'06.1"S: 18°06'43.1"E. Altitude: 1350 m.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Vegetation type: Kamiesberg Grante Fynbos. Gentle, moderate mountain slope. Well-drained, loamy soil. Granite. Full sun. N aspect. Recently burned. Herb. Resprouter. Sprawling. Flowers: present. Fruit: present. Common. Area burnt 18 months before. Plant height: 0.08 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
1986
FLORA
Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae Puff, CFlora of Southern Africa 31(1),21-75
Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria
1978
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
The genus Galium L. (Rubiaceae) in southern Africa Puff, CJournal of South African Botany 44: 203-279
No results found for Galium capense Thunb. subsp. namaquense (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Puff
Status and criteria
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Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
BOOK
Passmore, N.I. and Carruthers, V.C. 1995. South African Frogs, 2nd Edition. Southern Book Publishers and Witwatersrand University Press
BOOK
Wager, V.A. 1986. Frogs of South Africa, 2nd edition. Delta Books
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Poynton, J.C. 1986. Hyperolius argus in Natal: taxonomy, biogeography and conservation. S. Afr. J. Zool.149-152
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Lambiris, A.J.L. 1989. A review of the amphibians of Natal. Lammergeyer. 39:1-210
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Poynton, J.C. 1964. The amphibia of southern Africa: a faunal study. Annals of the Natal Museum. 17:1-334
ELECTRONIC SOURCE
IUCN 2013. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (ver. 2013.2)
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