PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / BRUNIALES / BRUNIACEAE / BRUNIEAE / BRUNIA / RASPALIA / VARIABILIS
Usually 30-40 cm high, with tomentose branchlets. Leaves 2-3 mm long, sessile, partly imbricate, ascending, ovate-lanceolate or lanceolate, obtuse, apiculate; the dorsal surface rounded-convex or obtusely angled, sparsely villous or glabrous; the ventral surface deeply concave, mostly villous, or only at the base. Flowers usually in terminal clusters of 3-9, rarely solitary. Bract leaf-like but smaller. Bracteoles about as long as the calyx-tube, narrowly oblanceolate, navicular, villous on the dorsal surface. Calyx-tube ± pubescent, often becoming glabrous, with a free upper part: calyx-lobes lanceolate, apiculate, villous on the dorsal surface. Petals 1.5-2 (rarely 2.5-2.75) mm long, obovate, elliptic or obovate-elliptic, cuneate at base, glabrous or with a few hairs on the upper half of the dorsal surface, with converging keels near the base. Stamens reaching near or to the tips of the petals: anthers 0-5-1 mm long, oblong or elliptic. Ovary 1/2 inferior, villous on the upper part, with 2 uniovulate chambers: styles free, 0.75-1.25 mm long. Fruit unknown. From: Pillans, NS. 1947. A revision of Bruniaceae. J. S. African Bot. 13: 121-203. [CC BY] As: Raspalia variabilis Pillans
Shrub, 30-40 cm tall, branches hairy. Leaves 2-3 mm long ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate, imbricate, sparsely hairy or glabrous. Flower heads terminal with 3-9 flowers, rarely only 1. Calyx lobes hairy. Petals glabrous or with a few hairs on upper half. From: Oliver, EGH; Classen-Bockhoff, R. 2012. Bruniaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 442-448. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
The affinity is with R. microphylla Brongn. from which it is distinguished by longer, differently shaped and ascending leaves. From: Pillans, NS. 1947. A revision of Bruniaceae. J. S. African Bot. 13: 121-203. [CC BY] As: Raspalia variabilis Pillans
Rocky upper slopes. From: Oliver, EGH; Classen-Bockhoff, R. 2012. Bruniaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 442-448. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Caledon Div., Oudtshoorn Div., Robertson Div., Stellenbosch Div., Worcester Div. From: Pillans, NS. 1947. A revision of Bruniaceae. J. S. African Bot. 13: 121-203. [CC BY] As: Raspalia variabilis Pillans
Stellenbosch to Uniondale. From: Oliver, EGH; Classen-Bockhoff, R. 2012. Bruniaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 442-448. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
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Names and Sources
Published in: Taxon 60(4): 1151 (2011)
Type: South Africa, Western Cape, Paarl Div, Wemmershoek Peak, south-west side, on ledges, Dec, Esterhuysen 11345 (BOL-122324, holo.; K-75867, PRE-433221, iso.)
Raspalia variabilis Pillans
Published in: J. S. African Bot. 13: 151 (1947)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Bruniales
FAMILY Bruniaceae
TRIBE Brunieae
GENUS Brunia
SUBGENUS Raspalia
SPECIES variabilis
30 results for Brunia variabilis (Pillans) Class.-Bockh. & E.G.H.Oliv.
Barcode: PRE0614673-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 4726 | 1978-8-25
South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER; JONAS KOP; SUMMIT AREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0433221-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 11345 | 1944-12-31
South Africa, Western Cape, Paarl Div;. Wemmershoek peak S.W. side.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434219-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 1794 | 1928-12-26
South Africa, Western Cape, PRINCE ALBERT DIV.; SEVEN WEEKS POORT MT; N SIDE OF MT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434213-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 11569 | 1945-5-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Paarl Div., Wemmershoek peak, near beacon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0457900-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 12516 A | 1945-12-30
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND T
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434212-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 4040 | 1897-10-27
South Africa, Western Cape, GENADENDAL MT.; SUMMIT OF MT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434216-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 54154 | 1939-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; SOMERSET SNEEUWKOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434214-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, SAM 67858 | 1955-10-1
South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIV.; BOSCHEVELD MTS.; WORCESTER SIDE OF BOSCHJESVELD MT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0686542-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 952 | 1984-10-23
South Africa, Western Cape, JONASKOP; ON S FACING SLOPES BELOW SUMMIT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0582063-0 Collector(s) & number: Kerfoot, O, 6617 | 1973-1-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Jonkershoek State Forest. Dwarsberg below Victoria Peak: On rocks.
General notes: Shrubby but prostrate; almost appressed to rock in "Bonzai" fashion. Rich olive green bunched leaves. Very attractive.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434218-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 1803 | 1928-12-31
South Africa, Western Cape, PRINCE ALBERT DIV.; SEVEN WEEKS POORT MT; NORTHERN SLOPES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0499538-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 3066 | 1969-12-30
South Africa, Western Cape, SWARTBERG; BETW. WABOOMSBERG & KANGOBERG ON SUMMIT OF MINOR PEAKS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0511420-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 3034 | 1975-12-16
South Africa, Western Cape, VILLIERSDORP; JONASKOP NR. SUMMIT W. OF S.A.B.C. TOWER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434220-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 1794A | 1928-12-26
South Africa, Cape Province, Sevenweeks Poort mt.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434224-0 Collector(s) & number: Primos, R, 57 | 1928-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, PRINCE ALBERT DIV.; SEVEN WEEKS POORT MT; N SIDE OPEN ROCKY SLOPES AND SHADY PLACES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434221-0 Collector(s) & number: Andreae, H, 1243 | 1928-12-27
South Africa, Western Cape, PRINCE ALBERT DIV.; SEVEN WEEKS POORT MT; RIDGE PEAK ON N SIDE OF ROCKS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434223-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 1067B | 1924-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIV.; WILDEPAARDEBERG; 20 MI S OF WORCESTER NR TOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434215-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, SAM 63927 | 1948-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND M; CALEDON DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434222-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 2533 | 1930-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; GENADENDAL MT.; TOP OF BAVIAANSKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0434217-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 1067A | 1924-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; WILDEPAARDEBERG; 20 MI S OF WORCESTER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0195043-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 3066 | 1969-12-30
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith. Swartberg between Waboomsberg and Kangoberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0159348-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 2136 | 1997-11-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Riviersonderend Mountains, summit of Middelberg.
General notes: Forming rounded cushions to 50cm on exposed S- facing rocks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0199624-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 3393 | 2005-1-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith. Swartberg, summit ridge, 3 km west of Blouberg, narrow nek above Bergplaas.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Moderate, mountain slope. Well-drained, sandy, rocky soil. Sandstone. Partial shade. SW aspect. No biotic effect seen. Shrub. Flowers over. Almost procumbent. Plant height 0.4 m. Growing in shelter of overhanging rock. Very local, rare. Veld >12 years old.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1573535-0 Collector(s) & number: Hoekstra, RD, RDH #112 | 2023-11-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Garden Route. Ladismith Division. Seweweekspoort Peak northern approach.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0195037-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, TJ, 264 | 1988-10-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Grootvadersbosch S.F., Boosmansbos Wilderness area, Comp 11, Brandrivier.
General notes: Grows on level to gently sloping site in sand, in permanently wet area in river. Seasonally submerged for short periods. Veld permanently protected. An occasional 1,6m erect shrub, also growing in Compts 4B and 7. In full flower. Flowers white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0195038-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, s.n. | 2000-1-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Simonstown. Grabouw, Nuweberg Reserve upper slopes near Sneeuberg.
General notes: Cushion - forming (to 1m diameter) on sandstone outcrops and damp scree. Flowers white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0195044-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 5524 | 1975-1-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith. Swartberg above Kliphuisvlei, summit ridge.
General notes: Rocky places. Single bush 50cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0195042-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, 7 | 1990-10-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch District. Dwarsberg.
General notes: Northern slope - rocky. Large cushions ± 1m across. Flowers white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0195034-0 Collector(s) & number: Kerfoot, O, 6617 | 1973-1-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Jonkershoek State Forest. Dwarsberg below Victoria Peak: On rocks. Altitude.: c. 4900 ft.
General notes: Shrubby but prostrate; almost appressed to rock in "Bonzai" fashion. Rich olive green bunched leaves. Very attractive.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Bruniaceae Oliver, EGH; Classen-Bockhoff, RIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 442-448
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2011
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A new classification of the South African endemic family Bruniaceae based on molecular and morphological data Classen-Bockhoff, R; Oliver, EGH; Hall, AV; Quint, MTaxon 60(4)1138-1155
1947
No results found for Brunia variabilis (Pillans) Class.-Bockh. & E.G.H.Oliv.
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