PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ROSALES / ROSACEAE / ROSOIDEAE / SANGUISORBEAE / CLIFFORTIA / CLIFFORTIA / HIRTA
Medium erect shrub up to 1.5 m high but weak-stemmed and often straggling, killed by fire; densely divaricately branched, forming brachyblasts. Young stems 0.8-1.3 mm wide, tinged reddish, hairy; stem hairs adpressed upwards to spreading, 0.6-1.3 mm long. Leaves trifoliolate; linear to needle-shaped, 5.5-17.3 x 0.8-1.6 mm, the outer ones often noticeably shorter than the middle one; apex acute to mucronate, 0.2-0.4 mm long; margins inrolled beneath, entire; lamina chartaceous, 0.1-0.3 mm thick, straight to slightly curved upwards or downwards, midrib prominent against lamina beneath, hairy above, 0.4-0.8 mm long, hairy all over beneath, 0.5-1.0 mm long; sheath 2.1-2.9 mm long, produced to a small, often reddish, point at insertion of leaves, abaxially hairy, adaxially with scattered adpressed hairs and a fringe at the apex; stipules 0.3-1.0 mm long, free, margins ciliate; petiole absent. Flowers solitary in axils of undifferentiated leaves; bracteoles hairy; sepals 3, hairy on outside. Male flowers with bracteoles 2.1-3.3 mm long; pedicel 0.8-1.1 mm long; sepals broadly ovate, 5-6 x 3.0-4.1 mm, acute to acuminate at apex; stamens 22-30; filaments 4.3-5.8 mm long, red to white; anthers yellow. Female flowers with bracteoles 1.9-3.7 mm long, longer than immature receptacle; sepals narrowly ovate, 1.6-2.7 x 0.6-1.1 mm, erect; carpel 1; stigma 4.2-5.5 mm long, red, feathery, tucked at the base of leaves but often visible; immature receptacle 1.3-2.1 x 0.9-1.2 mm, glabrous, smooth or ribbed. Achene 2.3-3.9 x 1.1-1.4 mm, medium to greyish brown, glabrous; ribs 12-14, rounded, up to 0.3 mm wide. From: Whitehouse, CM. 2021. A monograph on the genus Cliffortia. Strelitzia 43: 1-477. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Straggling, monoecious or dioecious shrublet to 60 cm. Leaves trifoliolate, with sheath and stipules membranous, ciliate, leaflets linear, sparsely long-hairy, 5-12 mm long. Flowers: male: stamens ± 20; female: receptacle 3.0-3.5 mm long. From: Fellingham, AC. 2012. Rosaceae: Cliffortia L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 692-700. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Frutex divaricatus 1-2-pedalis (e Harvey, 1. C.). Rami et ramuli canescenti-villosi debiles; ramuli abbreviati plerumque 3-5 mm longi interdum in ramos elongatos ad 40 mm longos mutati. Folia 3-foliolata; vagina amplectens 2-3 mm longa extus canescenti-villosa ciliata stipulis 0.7-1 mm longis subacutis praedita; foliola 5-12 mm longa 0.5-1.5 mm lata linearia subobtusa, marginibus late revolutis, utrinque patentim canescenti-villosa. Flores [male] sessiles; bracteolae 3-4 mm longae amplectentes acutae scariosae ciliatae nervo mediano pilosae; sepala 3 ovato-oblonga 6-7 mm longa 3 mm lata acuta tenuia extus ± dense pilose; stamina c. 20, antheris 1-1.4 mm, filamentis 7-10 mm longis. Flores [female] sessiles; bracteolae fere ut in [male]; receptaculum 3-3.5 mm longum obovoideum basi sensim angustatum costatum, costis exiguis, murinum opacum glabrum; achenium ad 2.5 mm longum oblongum; sepala 3 persistentia 2-2.3 mm longa 0.4 mm lata subacuta erecta extus sub apice dense canescenti-pilosa. From: Weimarck, AH. 1934. Monograph of the genus Cliffortia. Hákan Ohlsson, Lund. [All rights reserved]
A relatively isolated species taxonomically, it appears most similar to Cliffortia stricta or members of the C. eriocephalina group. It has a unique diagnostic character in that the sheaths are extended into a small (glandular?) often reddish point just beneath the insertion of the leaves. The species can therefore easily be distinguished, even when sterile. In flower, the large male flowers with numerous stamens separate this species from the above-mentioned species, which never have more than 15 stamens. Furthermore, only C. stricta shares a similar distribution and habitat, C. eriocephalina and its allies being restricted to high altitudes. From: Whitehouse, CM. 2021. A monograph on the genus Cliffortia. Strelitzia 43: 1-477. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
C. hirta is rather similar to C. eriocephalina, C. stricta and C. nitidula var. pilosa but differs by exhibiting longer and thicker pilosity on the branchlets, very long-hairy leaves, large [male]-flowers with about 20 stamens; it has also a bigger receptacle than the other species of the same group. From: Weimarck, AH. 1934. Monograph of the genus Cliffortia. Hákan Ohlsson, Lund. [All rights reserved]
Clayish soil or wind-blown sands in full sun. From: Whitehouse, CM. 2021. A monograph on the genus Cliffortia. Strelitzia 43: 1-477. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Flats and lower slopes. From: Fellingham, AC. 2012. Rosaceae: Cliffortia L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 692-700. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
On lower levels... Bolus and Wolley-Dod (1. c.) write as follows: 'Dry flats and low hill slopes, frequent'. From: Weimarck, AH. 1934. Monograph of the genus Cliffortia. Hákan Ohlsson, Lund. [All rights reserved]
Once widespread on the Cape Flats from Bokbaai north of Milnerton to Froggy Pond near Simonstown and east to Macassar, its range is now greatly reduced and is only found in a few isolated pockets of natural vegetation that remain. From: Whitehouse, CM. 2021. A monograph on the genus Cliffortia. Strelitzia 43: 1-477. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Bokbaai to Cape Peninsula. From: Fellingham, AC. 2012. Rosaceae: Cliffortia L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 692-700. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
The species seems to grow only in the Cape Peninsula on lower levels and is here rather common. From: Weimarck, AH. 1934. Monograph of the genus Cliffortia. Hákan Ohlsson, Lund. [All rights reserved]
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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: Prodr. Fl. Cap.: 31 (1768)
Type: South Africa, without precise locality, Herb. Burman f. s.n. (G, holo.)
Cliffortia sarmentosa L.
Published in: Mant. Pl. Altera: 299 (1771)
Type: South Africa, Cape of Good Hope, Tulbagh 105, Herb. Linn. No. 1197.3 (LINN, lecto.). Lectotype designated by Fellingham in Cafferty & Jarvis, Taxon 51(3): (2002).
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Rosales
FAMILY Rosaceae
SUBFAMILY Rosoideae
TRIBE Sanguisorbeae
GENUS Cliffortia
SUBGENUS Cliffortia
SPECIES hirta
35 results for Cliffortia hirta Burm.f.
Barcode: NBG1520210-0 Collector(s) & number: Marais, K, CR1830 | 2006-2-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Durbanville. Durbanville Nature Reserve, next to the path close to buildings.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0821758-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 2318 | 1974-8-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula: Rondebosch Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551021-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 48 | 1969-8-
South Africa, Western Cape, PAARDEN-EILAND; JAKKALS RIVER; N. PART OF EILAND SMALL DUNE S. OF RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0202459-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 3505 | 2005-8-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Kuils River. Faure, Vergenoegd Farm, N of N2, E of R310, S of farm entrance. 34°02' S; 18°43' E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0190125-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 48 | 1969-8-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Northern part of Paarden-eiland small dune south of mouth of Jakkals River.
General notes: Among lower shrubs. Decumbent bushes. Occasional. Flowers yellow. Inconspicuous, smooth.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0190196-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, RH, 3430 | 1903-8-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Flats. Bellville.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0440340-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 4267 | 1906-4-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; MILNERTON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0096303-0 Collector(s) & number: Froembling, GHW, s.n. | 1908-5-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Devil's Peak.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1481553-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 7870 | 2013-6-26
South Africa, Western Cape, Bokbaai 733; about 1.2 km north of Buck Bay house.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0111004-0 Collector(s) & number: Loubser, JW, 3606 | 1976-7-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Tygerberg Nature Reserve.
General notes: Erect shrub; less than 1,5m in height.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551990-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 48 | 1969-8-
South Africa, Western Cape, PAARDEN-EILAND; JAKKALS RIVER; N. PART OF EILAND SMALL DUNE S. OF RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0205562-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 3886 | 2006-5-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Kuils River. Vergenoegd Farm, Faure. East of R310, north of N2, south of entrance road off R310. 34° 02'06.5"S; 18°43'59.3"E.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Swartland Shale Renosterveld vegetation. Plain. Seasonally waterlogged, loamy soil. Shale. Full sun. No slope. No biotic effect seen. Shrub. Flower present. Petals greenish, anthers cream. Tangle shrubs. Large population, possibly 300 - 500 plants. Veld >15 years old. Threatened by aliens and possible development. Plant height 1.0 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0190124-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 407 | 1978-5-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Simonstown. Off road from Macassar township to Eerste Rivier (between N2 and Eerste River).
General notes: Disturbed area (overgrazed?) (Deep) sandy flat. Flowers yellow/ green. Shrub about 0,7 - 0,9m with Stoebe, Metalasia
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0440338-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 4267B | 1924-6-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE FLATS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0017886-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, MH, 81 | 1949-6-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Rondebosch Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0190126-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 461 | 1978-6-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Tigerberg Hills. Tygerberg National Reserve, Bellville.
General notes: South east facing slope - wet. Low scrub (about 1½m) clayey soil. Yellow flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0440342-0 Collector(s) & number: Alexander-Prior, RC, PRE 55901 | 1847-5-8
South Africa, Western Cape, WYNBERG FLATS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0266936-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 6531 | 2010-3-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Tamboerskloof, erf west of De Hoop Avenue, erf 1526. 33°55'53.5" S; 18°23'56.5" E.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Peninsula Shale Renosterveld vegetation. Gentle, hill slope. Well-drained, loam soil. Shale. Full sun. N aspect. No biotic effect seen. Shrub. Reseeder. Flowers present. Plant height to 2.0 m. About 30 plants on erf. Veld >25 years old. Site due to be developed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0065268-0 Collector(s) & number: Froembling, GHW, s.n. | --
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Table Mtn.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0017824-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 16573 | 1944-11-30
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Rondebosch Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0050740-0 Collector(s) & number: Lamb, JDC, 1230 | -2-
South Africa, Western Cape, Table Mtn.
General notes: Yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0440339-0 Collector(s) & number: Isaac, FM, PRE 55900 | 1938-7-3
South Africa, Western Cape, RONDEBOSCH COMMON; CAMP GROUND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0247952-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 7462 | 2007-10-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Flats. Faure. Vergenoegd Farm Extension Portion 653-15. Flats along west side of north-western farm entrance road. Sample 14. 34° 02' 25"S, 18° 43.995'E.
General notes: Alt. 13 m. Plain, level slope. Dry, sandy soil. Shale/Mudstone. Acocks Veld Type 46, Coastal Renosterveld. Closed Shrubland. Common dense tangle shrub, 0.6 m height.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0096301-0 Collector(s) & number: Froembling, GHW, s.n. | 1910-8-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Lower slopes of Devil's Peak.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0157442-0 Collector(s) & number: Fellingham, AC, 1609 | 1992-7-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Durbanville Nature Garden.
General notes: Fynbos on level sand. Locally common lax shrub to 75cm tall. Leaves dark green, soft, hairy.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0207107-0 Collector(s) & number: Whitehouse, C, 76 | 2000-2-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Rondebosch Common. SW corner.
General notes: Sandy soil, seasonally waterlogged. Male and female flowers on same plant. Plant height 50 cm. Stigma red, stamens cream. Single-stemmed. Small localised spot.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0458350-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, PRE 56561 | -7-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0440345-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 534 | 1850--
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0440344-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 23544 | 1954-10-5
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; UNIVERSITY OF CAPE T; SLOPES ABOVE BOLUS HERBARIUM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0110242-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 2318 | 1974-8-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Rondebosch Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0440343-0 Collector(s) & number: Pillans, NS, 3616 | 1918-7-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; MOWBRAY; CAMP GROUND E OF MOWBRAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0440373-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, PRE 55903 | 1951-6-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; RONDEBOSCH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0190127-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, RH, 4267 | 1906-4-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Flats District. Milnerton.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0190128-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, RH, 4267 | 1906-4-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Flats District. Milnerton.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0096328-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, s.n. | 1918-5-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Devil's Peak, lower slopes.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2021
SERIES
A monograph on the genus Cliffortia Whitehouse, CMStrelitzia 43: 1-477
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Rosaceae: Cliffortia L. Fellingham, ACIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 692-700
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1950
1934
No results found for Cliffortia hirta Burm.f.
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