PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / CARYOPHYLLALES / AIZOACEAE / RUSCHIOIDEAE / RUSCHIEAE / BRAUNSIA / APICULATA
Erect, succulent shrub, up to 200 mm tall. Leaves 3-angled, densely covered in soft hairs, 15-30 x 5-9 mm, 5-9 mm thick, apex recurved and apiculate. Flowers solitary, 24-30 mm diam., petals pink. Fruit 5-locular, with valve wings, without closing bodies. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Braunsia. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 180-180. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Like B. geminata but leaves velvety hairy. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Braunsia Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 268-268. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
On Ecca shales. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Braunsia. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 180-180. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Mainly sandstone. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Braunsia Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 268-268. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Cederberg Mountains, Tanqua Karoo to Little Karoo. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Braunsia. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 180-180. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Ceres Karoo and Cedarberg to Little Karoo. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Braunsia Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 268-268. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
July to September
500 to 1750 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
Published in: J. S. African Bot. 33: 306 (1967)
Mesembryanthemum apiculatum Kensit
Published in: Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 1: 154 (1909)
Echinus apiculatus (Kensit) L.Bolus
Published in: Fl. Pl. South Africa 7: t. 266 (1927)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Caryophyllales
FAMILY Aizoaceae
SUBFAMILY Ruschioideae
TRIBE Ruschieae
GENUS Braunsia
SPECIES apiculata
35 results for Braunsia apiculata (Kensit) L.Bolus
Barcode: NBG0092964-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 2210 | 1971-8-29
South Africa, Western Cape, (Wuppertal). Ceres Karoo, Skittery Kloof
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0801112-0 Collector(s) & number: Kotze, JC, 79 | 1973-11-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester. Grootstraat (Plaas)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0509828-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7859 | 2000-1-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres District: ± 12km from junction North of Skitterykloof to Swartruggens Mountains from Ceres Karoo.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0277094-0 Collector(s) & number: Jardine, I, 1332 | 2010-7-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Knolfontein, Swartruggens, 60 km NE of Ceres. 32°53'49.6" S; 19°38'29.4" E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587376-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 409 | 2003-3-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Laingsburg District: Anysberg on track to top of mountain.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0754655-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10407 | 2005-12-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Swartruggens Mountains W of Ceres Karoo Pass near Skitterykloof.
General notes: Slope: moderate. Height ± 10-20 cm. Low dense clumps with persistent dark leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0211376-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 8509 | 2003-9-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Zuurfontein Valley, W of Ramskraal. 32°44.350'S: 19°40.497'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0413931-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 23639 | 1965-6-13
South Africa, Western Cape, LAINGSBURG DIV.; 12 MI E OF TOUWSRIVIER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0213548-0 Collector(s) & number: Stobie, MS, 1 | 2005-8-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Zeekoegat 137 West of Riet Rivier. 32°58.S: 19°32.E.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Vegetation type: Restio veld. Gentle mountain slope. Well-drained, sand and rocky soil. sandstone. Full sun. E aspect. No biotic effect seen. Succulent. Flowers pink, leaves green. Flowers: present. Fruit: present. Locally abundant. Plant height: 0,1 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0588093-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8818 | 2001-11-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres District: Tanqua Karoo. ± 3km on road to Sutherland north east of Karoopoort.
General notes: Quaternary deposits. Slope: none. Plant height: ± 10 - 15cm. Upright with leaves densely arranged on stems. Flowers absent, fruit present.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0211375-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 8506 | 2003-9-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Zuurfontein Valley, W of Ramskraal. 32°41.391'S: 19°38.177'E.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Vegetation type: Arid fynbos/ Succulent Karoo. Gentle hill slope. Well-drained, rocky and sandy soil. Full sun. E aspect. Succulent. Outer ray petals purple lightening towards centre, white middle section. Yellow stems. Flowers: present. Fruit: present. Plant height: 0.3 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0844364-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11516 | 2008-5-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres Karoo. Farm Klein Bantam.
General notes: Slope: none. Height: ± 15-20 cm. Rounded clumps with glaucous leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0797072-0 Collector(s) & number: Victor, JE, 163 | 1993-8-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith District; Anysberg Nature Reserve; Northern slope of Prinskloof.
General notes: Mountain fynbos. Gentle slope, north-facing. Alongside road. Purple flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0586668-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9379 | 2002-9-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve. Sandleegte.
General notes: Gentle slope. Height: 8 - 12cm. Forming dense clumps with velvety dull green leaves. Occasional in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0571410-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 6274 | 1997-6-24
South Africa, Western Cape, Touwsrivier area: ±38 km from Touwsrivier.
General notes: Nama Karoo. Scrubby succulent karoo. Hill slope. Soil. Well drained. Gravel. Shale. Gentle slope. NW aspect. Biotic effect: none seen. Dense succulent shrublet. ± 30 cm tall. Velvety leaves joined at the base. Flowers bright pink. Capsules deep brown. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0563225-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8242F | 2001-7-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu District: ± 8 km NE of Touws River turn - off on Laingsburg/Montagu Road.
General notes: Succulent Karroo. Rhenosterveld. Soil. Well-drained. Gravel. Shale. Full sun. Hill slope. N-aspect. Gentle slope. Biotic effect: roadside, none seen. Succulent, ± 15 cm high. Clumped with upright branches and velutinous dull green leaves. Flowers: bright pink and yellow/orange centre. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0142118-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 6152 | 1981-5-22
South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu. Spitskop
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0563209-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8200 | 2001-7-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu area. ± 10 km ENE of Ouberg Pass on road to Ladismith.
General notes: Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0413930-0 Collector(s) & number: Govt. Off., 46 | 1947-2-1
South Africa, Free State, KROONSTAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587168-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 6447 | 1997-10-10
South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia District: SE of Calvinia on road to Sutherland.
General notes: Gentle slope. Gravelly sand. Quaternary deposits. Plant height: ± 10 - 15cm. Forming low dense clumps. Fruit present. Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0820609-0 Collector(s) & number: Bean, PA, 2970 | 1993-10-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Plathuis District: Lower Northern slopes of Touwsberg; Riet- kloof. Silcrete plateau.
General notes: FRD Touwsberg Expedition. Det: P. Hartzer
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0198168-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9379 | 2002-9-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve. Sandleegte.
General notes: Gentle slope. Height: 8 - 12cm. Forming dense clumps with velvety dull green leaves. Occasional in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1479945-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 8885 | 2016-9-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Suid Bokkeveld, Two Rivers 958, 0.4 km W of Tweerivier werf.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0198143-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 6447 | 1997-10-10
South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia District: SE of Calvinia on road to Sutherland.
General notes: Gentle slope. Gravelly sand. Quaternary deposits. Plant height: ± 10 - 15cm. Forming low dense clumps. Fruit present. Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0099081-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 2730 | 1973-8-18
South Africa, Western Cape, (Montagu). Cape Province, 23 miles north-east of Montagu, in rock crevices, north aspect
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Aizoaceae: Braunsia Klak, CIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 180-180
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Aizoaceae: Braunsia Schwantes Klak, CIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 268-268
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2001
1970
1927
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Echinus apiculatus L.Bolus Bolus, L; Page, MMFlowering Plants of South Africa 7: , t.266
No results found for Braunsia apiculata (Kensit) L.Bolus
Status and criteria
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Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
RLDB
Skelton, P.H. 2001. A Complete Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa
REPORT
De Moor, I.J. and Bruton, M.N. 1988. Atlas of alien and translocated indigenous aquatic animals in southern Africa. South African National Scientific Programmes Report No. 144. Foundation for Research Development, Council for Sscientific and Industrial Research
REPORT
Impson, N.D. 2007. Technical report on the state of yellowfishes in South Africa.. Edited by Impson, N.D., Bills, I.R. and Wolhuter, L.. Water Research Commission Report KV 212/08
ELECTRONIC SOURCE
IUCN 2017. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2017-3
REPORT
De Villiers, P. & B. Ellender 2007. Status of the Orange-Vaal smallmouth yellowfish. Edited by N.D. Impson, I.R. Bills & L. Wolhuter. Technical Report on the state of yellowfishes in South Africa. Water Research Commission Report KV 212/0877-92
JOURNAL ARTICLE
O’Brien, G.C., Jacobs, F., Cronje, L., Wepener, V. & N.J. Smit 2013. Habitat preferences and movement of adult yellowfishes in the Vaal River, South Africa. S.A. J. Science. 109:1-8
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