PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASPARAGALES / IRIDACEAE / CROCOIDEAE / IXIEAE / ROMULEA / TOXIMONTANA
Plants 30-200 mm high. Corm globose, obliquely flattened with wide, fan- or crescent-shaped basal ridge wider than corm, 10-15 mm diam., tunics splitting into fine, parallel fibrils clustered into scalloped fascicles along ridge. Stem subterranean or exserted up to 150 mm. Leaves 3 to 6, lower 2 basal when stem developed, filiform, 4-grooved, 0.5-1.0 mm diam., sometimes sparsely ciliolate on rib margins. Peduncles up to 5, clustered at stem apex, semiterete, up to 30 mm long, spreading in fruit, each pair diverging at ± 90o; outer bracts green with narrow membranous margins, 10-20 mm long, striate (3 or 4 veins/mm), inner bracts with broad, brown-edged membranous margins. Flowers white to cream-coloured with yellow cup, outer tepals green or purple or irregularly blotched on reverse; perianth tube funnel-shaped, 4-5 mm long; tepals elliptic, 13-22 x 4-9 mm. Filaments 3-5 mm long, pilose toward base, yellow; anthers 4-6 mm long, pale yellow. Style dividing near anther apices, branches ± 2 mm long, divided halfway. Capsules ellipsoid, 5-8 mm long. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Cormous geophyte to 10 cm, corm with a wide, obliquely flattened basal ridge, basal ridge fibrous, stem usually branching above ground. Basal leaves 2. Flowers white with orange cup. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Iridaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 119-176. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Stem up to 100 mm long. Basal leaves sometimes minutely and sparsely ciliate on the rib margins. Flowers 18-30 mm long, cream with an orange cup, the outer segments on the backs green or purple or irregularly blotched. Perianth segments 13-22 mm long. Filaments 3-5 mm, orange-yellow; anthers pale yellow. Style 7-10 mm. Capsules ellipsiod, on widely patent straight peduncles. From: De Vos, MP. 1983. Syringodea, Romulea. Fl. S. Africa 7(2,2): 1-76. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
One of two species in ser. Ciliatae with a wide, fan-shaped basal ridge on the corm and green bracts, Romulea toximontana is distinguished from yellow-flowered R. montana, which occurs on the Bokkeveld Mtns and Cederberg but is absent from the Gifberg, by its white or cream-coloured flowers with pale yellow anthers and a chromosome number 2n = ± 28. It is readily confused in flower with another Gifberg endemic, R. sladenii, which has a bell-shaped corm with circular basal ridge and more widely spreading peduncles diverging at ± 180o. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Seasonally waterlogged sandstone pavement. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Sandy soils. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Iridaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 119-176. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
On sandy soil. From: De Vos, MP. 1983. Syringodea, Romulea. Fl. S. Africa 7(2,2): 1-76. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
A local endemic restricted to the Matsikamma-Gifberg massif in Western Cape. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Bokkeveld Mtns to Gifberg. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Iridaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 119-176. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Found on the plateau of the Gifberg near Vanrhynsdorp and on the escarpment above Vanrhyn's Pass. From: De Vos, MP. 1983. Syringodea, Romulea. Fl. S. Africa 7(2,2): 1-76. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
August to September
0 to 800 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
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| froetang | Afrikaans | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). | |
| knikker | Afrikaans | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Iridaceae
SUBFAMILY Crocoideae
TRIBE Ixieae
GENUS Romulea
SPECIES toximontana
24 results for Romulea toximontana M.P.de Vos
Barcode: SAM0060203-0 Collector(s) & number: Lewis, GJ, 2005 | 1948-7-
South Africa, Western Cape, Calvinia Division, between Nieuwoudtville and Van Rhyns Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0176656-1 Collector(s) & number: De Vos, MP, 2020 | 1966-8-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0176656-3 Collector(s) & number: De Vos, MP, 2020 | 1966-8-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0159159-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, 592 | 1997-8-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp. Matsikammaberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0042456-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, J, 2257 | 1970-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIST.; GIFBERG TOP.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0593437-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 114 | 2000-8-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville; Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve.
General notes: Plateau. Slope level. Acocks veld type 69. White sandy loam soil. Local perennial erect geophyte. Purple flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0176664-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, HJ, 2176 | 1968-8-26
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp, top of Gifberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0176656-2 Collector(s) & number: De Vos, MP, 2020 | 1966-8-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0356671-0 Collector(s) & number: De Vos, MP, 2020(67/84) | 1966-8-27
South Africa, Western Cape, VANRHYNSDORP DIST.; GIFBERG; PLATEAU.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0176668-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, J, 2257 | 1970-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp - Gifberg Top.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0179925-0 Collector(s) & number: Marsh, JA, 510 | 1967-8-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp. 3/4 way up Gifberg Pass, 17 miles SE of Vanrhynsdorp.
General notes: Steep east slope near stream. White flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0176657-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 1689 | 1998-9-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp. Matsikamma, Van Taakskom, on road to Sewefontein.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0159337-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 1376 | 1997-9-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Matsikamma Mountain, NE plateau, on farm Op de Berg, Dreyers Kloof.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0176663-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 10709 | 1997-9-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp. Rocky pavement at top of Gifberg Pass.
General notes: Flowers white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2020
SERIES
Iridaceae of southern Africa Goldblatt, P; Manning, JCStrelitzia 42: 1-1159
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Iridaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 119-176
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1983
FLORA
Romulea De Vos, MPFlora of Southern Africa 7(2),210-73
Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria
1983
FLORA
Syringodea, Romulea De Vos, MPFlora of Southern Africa 7(2),21-76
Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria
No results found for Romulea toximontana M.P.de Vos
Status and criteria
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Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
BOOK SECTION
de Graaff, G. 1981. The Rodents of Southern Africa: Notes on their Identification, Distribution, Ecology, and Taxonomy. Butterworths
THESIS
Nqinana A. 2009. Diet of the marsh mongoose Atilax paludinosus in the Andries Vosloo Kudu Nature Reserve (Eastern Cape Province, South Africa) B.Sc. Honours Thesis.. University of Fort Hare
THESIS
Bizani M. 2014. Diet of the yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) in the Albany Thicket Biome of South Africa. M.Sc. Thesis.. University of Fort Hare
THESIS
Matolengwe T. 2010. Diet of the small-spotted genet, Genetta genetta (Carnivora: Viverridae), in the Great Fish River Reserve (South Africa). M.Sc. Thesis.. University of Fort Hare
THESIS
Mbatyoti OA 2010. The diet of the Cape grey mongoose Galerella pulverulenta in the Albany Thicket Biome (South Africa). B.Sc. Honours Thesis.. University of Fort Hare
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Eeley HA, Lawes MJ, Piper SE 1999. The influence of climate change on the distribution of indigenous forest in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Journal of Biogeography. 26:595–617
THESIS
Arnolds LJ. 2009. Vegetation sampling in correlation with small mammal abundance and richness in the Andries Vosloo Kudu Nature Reserve (Eastern Cape, South Africa). B.Sc. Honours Thesis.. University of Fort Hare
THESIS
Dali LO. 2006. Observations on the ecology of the Mozambique woodland mouse, Grammomys cometes, in Afromontane forest at Hogsback in Eastern Cape province, South Africa. B.Sc. Honours Thesis. University of Fort Hare
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Do Linh San E, Arnolds L, Matolengwe T, Mbatyoti A, Nqinana A, Buwa L, Madikiza Z 2011. Small mammal abundance, diversity and richness in the Andries Vosloo Kudu Nature Reserve (Eastern Cape, South Africa). 11th African Small Mammal Symposium
THESIS
Gebe Z. 2014. Resting site ecology and microhabitat use of the Mozambique thicket rat (Grammomys cometes) in a riverine Combretum forest. M.Sc. Thesis. University of Fort Hare
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Kryštufek B, Baxter RM, Haberl W, Zima J, Bužan EV. 2008. Systematics and biogeography of the Mozambique thicket rat, Grammomys cometes, in Eastern Cape province, South Africa.. Journal of Mammalogy. 89:325–335
THESIS
Malinga TJ. 2003. Observations on the population ecology of Grammomys cometes in Hogsback Forest, Eastern Cape, South Africa. B.Sc. Honours Thesis. University of Fort Hare
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