PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ERICALES / ERICACEAE / ERICOIDEAE / ERICEAE / ERICA / PAUCIFOLIA
Low somewhat sparse to compact, delicate shrublets up to 250 mm tall, single-stemmed reseeder. Branches: numerous wiry slender main branches with numerous very short lateral branchlets ±5 mm long at most nodes towards ends of branches, hirsute with erect hairs, soon glabrescent, no infrafoliar ridges. Leaves 3-nate, straight semi-spreading to spreading or recurved, shorter than internodes, 2.0-2.5 x 0.5 mm, ellipsoid to oblong, flat to slightly rounded adaxially, very rounded abaxially and obtuse angular, obtuse to subacute, narrowly to slightly open but deeply sulcate, younger hirsute becoming glabrescent with apical tuft, occasionally edged with a few sessile glands; petiole adpressed, 0.5 mm long, glabrous or slightly hirsute, long ciliate. Inflorescence: flowers 3-nate in 1-1 whorls, umbel-like with spreading flowers, terminal on main branches and lateral branchlets; pedicel very short, 0.1 mm long, hirsute; bract partially recaulescent, from basal to middle in position, sometimes subapproximate to calyx, 0.5-2.5 x 0.2 mm, oblong to elongate deltoid in shortest forms, mostly bracteose, sometimes leaf-like in lowest whorl, slightly reducing in upper whorls, sulcate tipped to non-sulcate, glabrous and long ciliate, sometimes also pubescent; bracteoles 2, basal to subapproximate, like bract but slightly smaller. Calyx 4-lobed, 1.8-2.3 x 1.5-2.0 mm, broadly funnel-shaped to obconical, tube 4-angled with angles opposite the lobes or 8-angled, all angles obtuse, from glabrescent with puberulous patch between angles to long villous, green to reddish; lobes incurved 1/4-1/3 the length of the calyx, deltoid, obtuse to acute, thicker than the tube, glabrous to hirsute, long ciliate, sometimes with a row of large sessile glands around margin adaxially. Corolla 4-lobed, 3.0-4.5 x 1.0-1.3 mm, narrowly obovoid and narrowed within calyx, tuberculate-colliculate sometimes only slightly so, sometimes viscid, lobes erect, 0.3 mm long, deltoid, acute, entire. Stamens 4, free, far exserted; fdaments up to 2x the length of corolla, broadly linear-oblong, aculeate apically; anthers dorsally fixed near base, 1.0-1.2 x 0.5 mm, elliptic, muticous, reddi brown; thecae 0.2 mm wide, oblong subfalcate, aculeate edged laterally, pore 1/2-4/5 the length of theca; pollen in monads. Ovary 1-locular, 0.5-0.8 mm long, ellipsoid acute, slightly asymmetrical, glabrous, with large basal nectaries; ovule 1, pendulous, placenta apical; style far exserted, 6-7 mm long, glabrous; stigma simple truncate. Fruit indehiscent, 0.9 mm long, ellipsoid; pericarp very thin, papery, endocarp very thin just visible with much reduced elongate cells, crystals present; seeds ellipsoid, testa very thin transparent, cells elongate with jigsawed anticlinal walls, with no pits. From: Oliver, EGH. 2000. Systematics of Ericeae (Ericaceae-Ericiodeae) species with indehiscent and partially indehiscent fruits. Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 3-472. [All rights reserved]
Erect to spreading shrublet to 20 cm. Flowers small, narrowly obovoid, pink, with 4 exserted anthers, calyx sometimes fluffy. From: Oliver, EGH. 2012. Ericaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 482-511. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
This species is easily distinguished by its umbel-like inflorescences with widely divaricate flowers, the flowers being tuberculate-colliculate always with a small bract and two bracteoles approximate to the calyx and by the filaments being aculeate apically and the anthers having large pores 1I2 to 4/5 the length of the thecae. It is closely allied to the rare E. niveniana which is similar in many respects, but does not possess aculeate filaments, has anther pores less than half the length of the thecae and has imbricate leaves and forms a woodier, more erect shrublet. From: Oliver, EGH. 2000. Systematics of Ericeae (Ericaceae-Ericiodeae) species with indehiscent and partially indehiscent fruits. Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 3-472. [All rights reserved]
It occurs on sandy flats or slight slopes as a low compact or semi-spreading shrublet, often in open places between slightly taller shrublets or restiad tussocks. From: Oliver, EGH. 2000. Systematics of Ericeae (Ericaceae-Ericiodeae) species with indehiscent and partially indehiscent fruits. Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 3-472. [All rights reserved]
Lower slopes. From: Oliver, EGH. 2012. Ericaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 482-511. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
This species is confined to the Caledon District. From: Oliver, EGH. 2000. Systematics of Ericeae (Ericaceae-Ericiodeae) species with indehiscent and partially indehiscent fruits. Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 3-472. [All rights reserved]
Houwhoek, Kleinmond, Caledon. From: Oliver, EGH. 2012. Ericaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 482-511. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
July to October
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
Published in: Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 220 (2000)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Ericales
FAMILY Ericaceae
SUBFAMILY Ericoideae
TRIBE Ericeae
GENUS Erica
SPECIES paucifolia
This species contains accepted infraspecific taxa:
34 results for Erica paucifolia (J.C.Wendl.) E.G.H.Oliv.
Barcode: GHPG$0003225-0 Collector(s) & number: Mostert, L, 226 | 1996-10-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Kleinmond. North West of berg and Veld.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258236-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 5578 | 1894-10-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Houwhoek.
General notes: Alt. 800 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258240-0 Collector(s) & number: Turner, RC, 827 | 2003-9-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Shaw's Pass, Klipspringerberg. Summit of pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258242-0 Collector(s) & number: Gillett, JB, 906 | 1928-9-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Houwhoek. S side.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0516115-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, PRE 48391 | 1935--
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Region. Houw Hoek.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0198858-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, s.n. | 2004-10-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon, northern slopes of Onrusberge near Glenfruin on southwestern corner, Karwyderskraal 584.
General notes: Uncommon. Veld 15 years old, but bushcut 7 years ago. Portions threatened by sand mining.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0266108-0 Collector(s) & number: De Vos, MP, 263 | 1946-10-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Kleinmond, flats near the abattoir.
General notes: Flats. Few plants in one place. 4" high. Flowers rosy.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0042015-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 7834 | 1938-8-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Houwhoek.
General notes: Alt. 1500 ft. Flowers pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0063445-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, LE, 4084 | 1953-9-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Honingklip. Bot River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258243-0 Collector(s) & number: De Vos, MP, 1427 | 1949-9-30
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Palmiet. Mountain ridge east of bridge.
General notes: Alt. ± 400 ft low. Shrubs 4 - 5 inch high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0176883-0 Collector(s) & number: Mostert, L, 226 | 1996-10-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Kleinmond. NW of Berg-en-Veld.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258267-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 11163A | 1998-9-26
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon area, W end of Swartberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258268-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 11412 | 1999-9-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. W end of Swartberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0300033-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, SAM 67031 | 1953-8-20
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; SHAW'S PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0266109-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 3914 | 1972-9-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Shaws Pass, summit of pass.
General notes: Alt. 1150 ft. Summit of pass. Sandy flat areas between rocks, open ground. Locally frequent. Compact shrublets to 6 ins high. Flowers pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258262-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, 3326 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, Near Caledon. On the Zwart Berg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258257-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 9762 | 1990-9-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Hermanus Dist. Karwyderskraal W of Babylons Tower. Hills N of the farm.
General notes: Alt. 420 m. Short fynbos on sand. Local groups of plants to 250 mm. Flowers pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258261-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 11664 | 2000-10-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Swartberg. Lower northern side SE of Swartrivier.
General notes: Alt. 150 mm. SW stony slope with short fynbos. Locally frequent low semi-spreading plants to 150 mm tall. Flowers pale pink, most just passed flowering. Voucher for DNA analysis.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0277268-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 7084 | 2011-7-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Schuins Kraal 419, northern slopes of Shaw's Mountain, SE of Kempsrivier Farm. 34°18'03.5"S: 19°12'02.5"E. Altitude: 180 m.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Vegetation type: Overberg Sandstone Fynbos. Gentle mountain slope. Well-drained, sandy soil. Sandstone. Full sun. NE aspect. Roadside. Dwarf shrub. Pink. Reseeder. Flowers: present. Fairly common, local. Mainly in more open areas, including old sandy track. Veld 8 years old. Threatened by Hakea. Plant height: 0.1 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258264-0 Collector(s) & number: Turner, R, 1085 | 2004-8-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon, Swartberg. Ridge - saddle above the Vensterkloof, approximately 1.25 km SW of spot height 675 m, 700 m ENE of trig beacon 220. -34.21568136 x 19.43029200.
General notes: Alt. 514 m. Stand of approximately 100 plants, in quartzitic sand and gravel, in low restioid / ericoid fynbos. Up to 150 mm tall, single - stemmed. Flowers over.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258248-0 Collector(s) & number: Turner, RC, 1359 | 2005-8-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon, Overberg. Steenboksberg east of Shaw's Pass. Farm 535. Gentle north facing slopes, approximately 520 m WNW of spot height 486 m. -34.31000459 x 19.42295599.
General notes: Alt. 389 m. Extensive population, throughout the Steenboksberg. At this site, more than 3000 plants in an area of 50m x 50m. Plants single-stemmed, low, spreading, with several erect branches, up to 350 mm tall. Flowers in full bloom, tubular with wider throat, pink. Flowers visited by bees. Here growing in association with Erica carifolia, Erica serrate, Erica viscaria subsp. longifolia, Erica xeranthemifolia, Mastersiella digitata and Paranomus bolusii, in low, transitional vegetation.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0832848-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 3914 | 1972-9-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon District: Shaw's Pass; summit of pass. Between rocks. Open grounds.
General notes: Det: E.G.H. Oliver
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258255-0 Collector(s) & number: Lewis, GJ, SAM 67031 | 1953-8-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Div. Top of Shaw's Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258253-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 6031 | 1975-9-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon, Shaw's Pass.
General notes: Alt. 1000 ft. Sandy flats with short open fynbos. Locally frequent delicate small plants up to 10 cm. Voucher for pollen study.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0300031-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 5449 | 1885-7-
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; BOT RIVER; HILLS NR. BOT RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0520110-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 5449 | 1885-7-
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; BOT RIVER; HILLS NR. BOT RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0574453-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 11664 | 2000-10-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon: Swartberg. Lower Northern side SE of Swartrivier.
General notes: Voucher for DNA analysis.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0247588-0 Collector(s) & number: Turner, RC, 1788 | 2007-9-30
South Africa, Western Cape, Overberg. Caledon Swartberg. Aan De Serjeants Rivier 238. Gentle NE-facing slope next to jeep track, ± 339 m NNW of spot height 775 m. -34.16973679, 19.50167203.
General notes: Alt. 711 m. Localised stand of at least 100 plants, in rocky ground with quartzitic sand and gravel. Plants single-stemmed, low, compact, well-branched, up to 220 mm tall. Leaves spreading to recurved. Flowers going over, still present. Growing in association with Erica corifolia and Restio egregius, in low Restioid, Ericoid vegetation. Moderate Pinus and Hakea infestation on surrounding slopes. Vegetation Type = Overberg Sandstone Fynbos.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0277729-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 12738 | 2011-9-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon, Swartberg, W end alongside road to the municipal rubbish dump. 34°12'58.786" S; 19°24'32.733" E.
General notes: Sandy, stony NW slope. Dry fynbos inundated with alien trees and shrubs. Local patch of low spreading, wiry shrublets to 300 mm. Flowers pink, mostly over. GPS using ArcView. Voucher for DNA analysis.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0266110-0 Collector(s) & number: Volk, FW, 342 | 1996-9-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon, W of new township N of N2.
General notes: SW slope, locally frequent. Low spreading shrublets. Flowers pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0355053-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, PRE 51845 | -7-
South Africa, Western Cape, LOCALITY 51
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0503678-0 Collector(s) & number: Volk, 342 | 1996-9-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon: West of new township North of N2.
General notes: Low spreading shrublets.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Ericaceae Oliver, EGHIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 482-511
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2000
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Systematics of Ericeae (Ericaceae-Ericiodeae) species with indehiscent and partially indehiscent fruits Oliver, EGHContributions from the Bolus Herbarium 19: 3-472
No results found for Erica paucifolia (J.C.Wendl.) E.G.H.Oliv.
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