PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASPARAGALES / IRIDACEAE / ARISTEOIDEAE / ARISTEA / PSEUDARISTEA / BIFLORA
Plants 300-450 mm high, forming tufts. Stem usually unbranched, lightly compressed, bearing several sessile lateral flower clusters. Leaves several, mostly basal, linear, mostly 3-5 mm wide, firm and leathery. Flower clusters several, each (1)2- to 4-flowered; spathes greenish with translucent margins, 20-28 mm long, bracts dry-membranous, shorter than spathes. Flowers on pedicels 7-10 mm long, large, blue to pale mauve, outer tepals with transparent to translucent, light brown windows on lower margins; tepals 25-30 mm long, outer ± obliquely obovate, inner ± fiddle-shaped, slightly larger than outer. Filaments 5-6 mm long; anthers 7-8 mm long. Ovary cylindric-trigonous, 8-12 mm long; style 12-16 mm long, stigma lobes broad, spreading, deeply fringed. Capsules elongate, woody, indehiscent, deeply 3-lobed, 35-50 mm long. Seeds triangular-columnar, many per locule, arranged in a single vertical row. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Rhizomatous perennial, 20-40 cm, forming clumps, stems unbranched, lateral flower clusters sessile or lacking. Leaves linear, narrow. Flowers large, lilac to purple, inner tepals with transparent to translucent bronze windows on lower margins. Capsules elongate. 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]
Aristea biflora is readily recognised by the large, pale blue to mauve flowers 50-60 mm diam. with the outer tepals asymmetric about the midline and each with a pair of transparent to slightly bronzed windows near the base. Seen from above the windows appear dark green or brown depending on lighting. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Loamy clay in transitional fynbos-renosterveld, flowering best after fire. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Loamy clay in renosterveld. 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]
A narrow endemic of the Caledon District of Western Cape, South Africa, known only from the lower southern slopes of Caledon Swartberg and adjacent low hills. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Caledon to Drayton. 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]
August to September
0 to 290 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: Acta Univ. Lund., 2, 36(1): 54 (1940)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Iridaceae
SUBFAMILY Aristeoideae
GENUS Aristea
SUBGENUS Pseudaristea
SPECIES biflora
31 results for Aristea biflora Weim.
Barcode: PRE0110691-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 4701 | 1968-9-17
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON; 12 MI. E. OF CALEDON ON ROAD TO RIVERSONDEREND.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0201441-0 Collector(s) & number: Nanni, I, 11940 | 2001-9-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Burned slope on western outskirts of Caledon along N2
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0059802-0 Collector(s) & number: Martin, BE, 1189 | 1960-9-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. 3 miles N of Caledon
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0836533-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 6028 | 1975-9-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist.: Turn-off to Speelmansrivier 1.4 km E of Drayton Siding, E of Caledon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0092884-0 Collector(s) & number: Strauss, M, 129 | 1971-9-3
South Africa, Western Cape, On hills between Caledon and Shaw's Pass. S of Caledon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0053280-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 2021 | 1956-8-25
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; 6 MI. E. OF CALEDON.
General notes: [E.G.H. Oliver: 'This matches the type, Barker 30 in Kew']. Frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0068548-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4222 | 1962-10-31
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch. Jonkershoek. Northern side of valley with steepish S.W. slope. Altitude 1300-2300 ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0118052-0 Collector(s) & number: Johnson, s.n. | 1963--
South Africa, Western Cape, Somerset West. Vergelegen.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0090222-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, TT, s.n. | 1970-9-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Drayton siding, 6 miles E of Caledon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168036-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 10881 | 1997-9-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. East end of Swartberg. SE of Aasvoelkop and 2km SW of Dassieklipkop (Beacon 71) on Farm Boven Speelmansrivier.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0053282-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 4782 | 1968-9-19
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON: 24 MI. W. OF RIVERSONDEREND ON ROAD FROM CALEDON.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0812766-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, H 202 | 1969-9-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Scheepersrus: Swellendam Forest Reserve; Marloth Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0180144-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, CJ, 2918 | 1982-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Drayton Siding 10 km E of Caledon.
General notes: Locally common, but very small relic population.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168157-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 58751 | 1946-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Division, between Somerset Sneeuwkop and Dwarsberg. Hottentots Holland mts.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0140230-0 Collector(s) & number: Duncan, GD, 294 | 1987-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Kuils River. Farm Sewefontein.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0180143-0 Collector(s) & number: Pool, R, 10 | 1987-9-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Drayton Siding 11.5km E of Caledon. Between N2 and Railway line, E of gravel road leading to siding. 34° 13' 30" S; 19° 32' E.
General notes: Local occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0726299-0 Collector(s) & number: Pool, R, 10 | 1987-9-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist.; Drayton Siding; 11.5 km E of Caledon. Between N2 and Railway line, E of gravel road leading to siding.
General notes: Local occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0068241-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, TT, s.n. | 1955-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon commonage.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168028-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 6028 | 1975-9-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Turn-off to Speelmans Rivier 1.4km E of Drayton siding, East of Caledon
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0020763A-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, s.n. | -8-
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168037-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, E, s.n. | 1954-8-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon.
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
1988
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Aristea biflora Weim. Oliver, EGH; Oliver, IMFlowering Plants of Africa 50: , t.1978
No results found for Aristea biflora Weim.
Status and criteria
VU
Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
RLDB
Bok, A.H. and Immelman, P.P. 1989. Natural and induced spawning of whitefish, <i>Barbus andrewi</i>
RLDB
Impson, N.D. and Bloomer, P. 1998. Genetic variation between four whitefish <i>Barbus andrewi</i> (Pisces: Cyprinidae) populations and possible implications for conservation management
RLDB
Smith, A.B. 1987. Induced spawning of <i>Barbus andrewi</i> (Pisces: Cyprinidae).
RLDB
Impson, D. 2001. Threatened fishes of the world: <i>Barbus andrewi</i> Barnard, 1937 (Cyprinidae)
RLDB
Impson, D. 2003. A lesson too late for the learning: Berg River whitefish now extinct.
EDITED BOOK
Baillie, J. and Groombridge, B. 1996. 1996 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals. International Union for Conservation of Nature378
OTHER
IUCN 1990. IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals. IUCN
BOOK
IUCN Conservation Monitoring Centre 1988. IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals. IUCN
EDITED BOOK
Groombridge, B. 1994. 1994 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals. IUCN
JOURNAL ARTICLE
BRS 2014. Berg River Symposium Report.. Available from the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape
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