Pseudopegolettia thodei (E.Phillips) H.Rob., Skvarla & V.A.Funk
Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Perennial herb. Leaves crowded in a basal rosette, more or less spathulate, narrowed to a petiole-like base, usually 4-5 x 2 cm at their broadest, occasionally up to 10 cm long, entire or obscurely toothed, more or less glabrous. Heads campanulate, up to 2 cm across, solitary or paired on nude or subnude scapes up to 20 cm high. Involucral bracts lanceolate-acuminate, equalling the pappus. Flowers purple. Achenes 2-3 mm long, hairy; outer pappus of very short, narrow scales, inner of long scabrid bristles. From: Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. [All rights reserved]

Perennial herb, up to 200 mm high. Leaves in basal rosette; blade obovate to broadly elliptic, 40-50 x 20 mm, apex obtuse, narrowed to petiole-like base, margins entire; glabrous. Heads discoid, solitary or paired on nude or subnude scapes. Involucral bracts linear, erect, apex acuminate. Flowers: disc florets only, purple; Sep.-Jan. Fruit with cypsela obovate, hairy. Pappus: outer row of short scales; inner row of scabrid bristles. From: Herman, PPJ; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Asteraceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 249-413. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Vernonia thodei E.Phillips

Rosulate perennial herb, up to 1.7 m high. Leaves in basal rosette, spathulate. Heads solitary or paired on nude or subnude scapes. Involucral bracts lanceolate-acuminate. Achenes hairy. Flowers purple. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Vernonia thodei E.Phillips

Habitat

Grows socially in damp grassland. From: Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. [All rights reserved]

Mesic Grassland. On mountains in damp grassland. From: Herman, PPJ; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Asteraceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 249-413. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Vernonia thodei E.Phillips

On mountains in damp grassland. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Vernonia thodei E.Phillips

Distribution

Known from Natal [KwaZulu-Natal], Witzieshoek in the O.F.S. [Free State], and the mountains of the eastern Transvaal [Mpumalanga] as far north as Lydenburg. From: Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. [All rights reserved]

Flowering time

September to January

Altitude

900 to 2100 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

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

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

Names and Sources

Accepted name
Pseudopegolettia thodei (E.Phillips) H.Rob., Skvarla & V.A.Funk

Published in: PhytoKeys 60: 110 (2016)

Synonym(s)

Vernonia thodei E.Phillips, based on V. collina Schltr.

Published in: J. Bot. 74: 205 (1936)


Vernonia collina Schltr., non Vernonia collina Gardn. (1846), nec Klatt (1896)

Published in: J. Bot. 36: 374 (1898)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Cichorioideae

SPECIES thodei

48 results for Pseudopegolettia thodei (E.Phillips) H.Rob., Skvarla & V.A.Funk

Specimen records

Barcode: NH0136123-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 3903 | 2011-11-24

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lake Merthley, Greytown.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0183424-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, 6421 | 1894-10-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Little Noodsberg. Altitude: ca. 3500'.

General notes: Stony, grassy places on summit. Several inches high. Heads purple.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0772664-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 2012 | 1993-11-20

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg District. Long Tom Pass East of Lydenburg, Mauchsberg.

General notes: Slope: gentle. Common in spots. Height: ± 10-20 cm. Rosette of basal leaves. Flowers pinky-purple to pale pink.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0132030-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, D, 2839 | 2005-11-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ozwatini Plateau, between Tongaat and Wartburg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0094358-0 Collector(s) & number: Nel, JP, 149 | 1971-11-4

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Eastern Transvaal. Lydenburg. Langlain Pass.

General notes: Shales, grassland; eastern slope. Dark lilac to purple flowers. 9cm tall; common.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0859597-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 10498 | 2010-11-20

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Wakkerstroom District. KwaMandlangampisi. Farm: Zandkraal 99 HT, ca 21 km NW of Lüneburg. 27°12'38.93"S, 30°27'07.14"E.

General notes: Bioregion: Mesic Highveld Grassland. Vegetation type: Wakkerstroom Montane Grassland. Slope: gentle. Rosette of leaves prostrate.

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Barcode: NBG0183426-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, 5728 | 1899-10-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Oliviers Hoek Pass. Altitude: 6-7000'.

General notes: Stony grassy places. Several inches high. Heads purple.

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Barcode: PRE0151725-0 Collector(s) & number: Smuts, JC, 2416 | 1932-12-25

South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST; MOUNT ANDERSON; W. OF ANDERSON PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0122940-0 Collector(s) & number: Greene, TR, 567 | 1994-12-9

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Natal Midlands, Le Sueur's Dam, growing in marsh 150m above the road by the stream.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0647666-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsz, ML, 3563 | 1982-1-12

South Africa, Free State, SEHELETWANE BERG; PLAAS METZ

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0151731-0 Collector(s) & number: Wylie, JM, 10053 | 1906-9-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KARKLOOF; BENVIE

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Barcode: NBG0183423-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, 2872 | 1913-1-

South Africa, Free State, Witzieshoek. Grassy slopes of Anaqua Mtns. Altitude: ca. 6500'.

General notes: Heads purple.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0134286-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsz, ML, 3563 | 1982-1-12

South Africa, Free State, Harrismith. Farm Metz at Oliviershoek near Natal border. Near mountain stream.

General notes: Damp grassveld. Dense colony. Erect short stems with one or two purple flower-heads.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0151727-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 3291 | 1947-11-12

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG DIST.; 12.5 MI. E. OF LYDENBURG ON ROAD TO SABIE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0075016-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 1030 | 1982-10-15

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ± 4 km along road to Vryheid from Ngome Forest Station turnoff.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0469746-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilliard, OM, 8374 | 1975-12-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NGOTSHE DIST.; NGOME POLICE STA.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0151730-0 Collector(s) & number: Nel, JP, 149 | 1971-11-4

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LONG TOM PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0127085-1 Collector(s) & number: Greene, TR, 505 | 1993-12-17

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, New Forest Farm, growing in a damp area towards orchid vlei, Natal Midlands.

General notes: Seepage area, grassland, soil, loam, dolerite. Full sun, North Western aspect, moderate slope, undisturbed. Burnt in spring. Erect herb, 0,30m high. Flowers mauve, no scent. Occasional.

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Barcode: PRE0151733-0 Collector(s) & number: Devenish, NJ, 214 | 1960-11-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UTRECHT DIST.; NAAUWHOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0534548-0 Collector(s) & number: Prosser, LN, 1946 | 1955-12-16

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MOUNT ANDERSON; MT. TOPS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0127085-2 Collector(s) & number: Greene, TR, 505 | 1993-12-17

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, New Forest Farm, growing in a damp area towards orchid vlei, Natal Midlands.

General notes: Seepage area, grassland, soil, loam, dolerite. Full sun, North Western aspect, moderate slope, undisturbed. Burnt in spring. Erect herb, 0,30m high. Flowers mauve, no scent. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0151726-0 Collector(s) & number: Smuts, JC, 2386 | 1932-12-24

South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0076347-0 Collector(s) & number: Buthelezi, CN, 82 | 1982-10-15

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngome Forest, about 4 km from the forest station on road to Vryheid.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0548142-0 Collector(s) & number: Mohle, GL, 124 | 1979-11-12

South Africa, Mpumalanga, HARTEBEESTVLAKTE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0573324-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 2117 | 2001-12-6

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg. Long Tom Pass. Mauchberg.

General notes: Grassland. Plateau. Rocky soil. Seasonally waterlogged. Sand. Quartzite. Full sun. Slope: none. Biotic effect: none seen. Herb. Plant height: 0.08 - 0.1m. Suculent roots. Leaves flat on the ground. Frequent.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0144774-0 Collector(s) & number: Mkhize, MA, 15 | 2015-12-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Howich, Nottingham Road. Newforest Farm; B2 property (above Lake Lydhurst), Vlei, wetland marsh.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0816149-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 2767 | 1994-11-24

South Africa, Free State, Harrismith: Qua Qua Nasionale Park; Qua Quaberg.

General notes: Grasveld. Kruid 10 cm hoog. Pers blom. Ex Nasionale Museum Bloemfontein

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0149058-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 4577 | 2017-12-13

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amajuba District Municipality Area. Emadlangeni Local Municipality area. ±4km NE of the waterfall, Klipplaatdrift Farm, Utrecht.

General notes: Abundant but few in flower.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0882360-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M., 4625 | 2014-11-22

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Chrissiesmeer area. Farm Iona on slope overlooking large wetland.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0151728-0 Collector(s) & number: Prosser, LN, 1946 | 1955-12-16

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MOUNT ANDERSON; MT. TOPS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1018845-0 Collector(s) & number: Gostel, MR, 936 | 2011-11-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Langkloof, Bergville, KZN, ZA. Near R74 nearKZN/ Free State border just above Border Post Bed & Breakfast.

General notes: Positional accuracy: 7

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Barcode: PRE0771607-0 Collector(s) & number: Edwards, TJ, 2239 | 2000-12-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngome District; 14 km from Itala.

General notes: Common in Sourveld vegetation.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0151732-0 Collector(s) & number: Wylie, JM, TRV 33873 | 1931-10-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, GREYTOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0639554-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 2077 | 1982-10-15

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; NGOME FOREST; ABOUT 4 KM FROM MAIN OFFICE OF FORESTRY ON ROAD TO VRYHEID

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0151729-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 2666 | 1958-11-20

South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST; MAUCHSBERG; TOP OF MT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0119358-0 Collector(s) & number: Greene, TR, 910 | 1996-12-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, New Forest Farm; growing on the edge of the first vlei on the right of the road on The Tops.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0153854-0 Collector(s) & number: Woodenberg, W, 208 | 2023-11-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dirt Rd about 1.2 km SW of the border post Bed & Breakfast, Bergville.

General notes: Permit Number: OP2638/2023 Issuing Authority: KZN Ezem.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0642358-0 Collector(s) & number: Blom, JJ, 250 | 1982-11-24

South Africa, Free State, HARRISMITH; KLAWERVLEI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Observation records

Date: 11/17/2020 8:55:14 AM

Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Date: 1/23/2020 4:30:00 PM

Mpumalanga

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Date: 11/9/2013 12:00:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 1/8/2020 7:50:00 AM

Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Date: 11/21/2023 7:20:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 11/21/2023 7:21:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 11/21/2023 7:49:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 11/21/2023 7:19:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Date: 11/25/2023 7:32:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 7/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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2017

SERIES CHAPTER

Asteraceae Herman, PPJ; Retief, E; Meyer, NL

In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 249-413

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

1997

SERIES

Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJ

Strelitzia 6: 1-681

National Botanical Institute, Pretoria

1977

BOOK

Compositae in Natal Hilliard, OM

Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg

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