Lachnospermum imbricatum (P.J.Bergius) Hilliard
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Glabrescent shrublet to 50 cm with stiffly erect branches. Leaves ovate with involute margins, imbricate. Flower heads discoid, few in loose, terminal clusters, purple, inner bracts with papery white tips. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Asteraceae: Lachnospermum Willd. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 391-391. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Coastal sands and limestone outcrops. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Asteraceae: Lachnospermum Willd. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 391-391. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Mamre to Cape Flats and Elim to Agulhas. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Asteraceae: Lachnospermum Willd. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 391-391. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

January

Altitude

0 to 100 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

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Lachnospermum imbricatum (P.J.Bergius) Hilliard
Synonym(s)

Metalasia imbricata (P.J.Bergius) Harv.


Metalasia uniflora D.Don


Metalasia virgata Compton


Staehelina imbricata P.J.Bergius


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Asteroideae

SPECIES imbricatum

65 results for Lachnospermum imbricatum (P.J.Bergius) Hilliard

Specimen records

Barcode: NBG0260857-0 Collector(s) & number: Olivier, EGH, 3341 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Witbaken, Boesmansrivier flats, east of Franskraal.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0091366-0 Collector(s) & number: Rowe, H, 4 | 1970-2-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. ½ mile S of Mamre, near Darling.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1029678-0 Collector(s) & number: Cowell, C, MSBP 3980 | 2009-5-7

South Africa, Western Cape, R43 provincial road to Die Dam, Ratelrivier farm by Agulhas National Park.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260834-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, CM, 2110 | 1985-1-28

South Africa, Western Cape, De Hoop. Witwater.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0613795-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, CJ, 1805 | 1979-2-14

South Africa, Western Cape, DE HOOP; POTBERG NAT.RES.; POTBERG; FLATS AT S SIDE OF POTBERG 5 KM SE OF HOUSES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260850-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, s.n. | 1957-2-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape flats.

General notes: In sandy soil.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0157946-0 Collector(s) & number: Paterson-Jones, JC, 255 | 1995-4-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Rietfontein, about 300 m south of the homestead.

General notes: Alt. 15 m. In white sand. Flowers purple.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0642635-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, CM, 815 | 1982-3-23

South Africa, Western Cape, RIETFONTEIN NAT. RES; WEST POINT OF SOETANYSBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0787778-0 Collector(s) & number: Karis, PO, 153 | 1981-2-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp; ca. 6km N of Struisbaai, flats near road to Cape Agulhas.

General notes: In sand, along roadside. Rhizomatous perennial .7m tall.

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Barcode: NBG0260848-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 22632 | 1951-2-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp Dist. 2 miles N. of Elim.

General notes: Disc purple, bracts whitish. Pollen sampled for COMPOSITAS-SA. S. Manzano 8/2021.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0173247-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 12564 | 1934-2-28

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE FLATS; SIMONSTOWN; NR. FAURE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260876-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wilgen, B, 99 | 1976-1-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Kogelberg State Forest. Research site.

General notes: Alt. 120 m. In hoed tracer belt. on sandstone soils.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0094895-0 Collector(s) & number: Axelson, H, 148 | 1970-3-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Mamre. 26 th milestone on Mamre Road.

General notes: Collected by E.du Plessis. Plate 83, no. 5.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260835-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, E, 1 | 1985-3-19

South Africa, Western Cape, De Hoop, at gate between Elandspad and Witwater.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0555761-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 1589 | 1979-3-10

South Africa, Western Cape, HAGELKRAAL POORT; HAGELKRAAL RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260822-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, CM, 815 | 1982-3-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Rietfontein Nature Reserve, W point of Soetanysberg.

General notes: Alt. c. 100 m. Slight slope, rocky banks. Rare 0.5 m tall shrub with purplish disc and white rays.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260829-0 Collector(s) & number: Montgomery, AD, 384 | 1973-3-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town to Malmesbury Road. 30 miles from N9.

General notes: Sandveld. Pink flowers. 75 cm in height.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0173254-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 23112 | 1962-12-13

South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP; DIE POORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0534425-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 1176 | 1978-3-16

South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP MT.; UITVLUGT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0674651-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, CM, 2110 | 1985-1-28

South Africa, Western Cape, DE HOOP.; WITWATER.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0027145-2 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 22632 | 1951-2-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp Dist. 2 miles N. of Elim.

General notes: Disc purple bracts whitish.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260856-0 Collector(s) & number: Karis, PO, 153 | 1981-2-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp Div. ca. 6 km N of Struisbaai, flats near road to Cape Agulhas. 34°44'S, 20°02'E.

General notes: Rhizomatous perennial in sand, 0.7 m, roadside.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0573167-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, RJ, SAF-01113 | 2001-12-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Sir Lowrey's Pass in the Hottentots Hollandberges. Ridge and slope to the North of the N2 as it crosses the pass.

General notes: Fynbos vegetation. CANB 634607

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0173255-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 3341 | 1971-3-28

South Africa, Western Cape, BOESMANSRIVIER FLATS; WITBAKEN; E. OF FRANSKRAAL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0558820-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 1589 | 1979-3-10

South Africa, Western Cape, HAGELKRAAL POORT; HAGELKRAAL RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260851-0 Collector(s) & number: Rycroft, HB, 1876 | 1956-2-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury Dist. 2 miles W. of Kalasbaskraal.

General notes: Disc purple bracts white. In sandy soil.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260818-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 3755 | 1978-3-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Potteberg Estates. Sandhoogte.

General notes: Alt. 450 ft. TMS, sandy flats. Common rounded bushes c. 45 cm. Involucre white. Flowers dark.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0731609-0 Collector(s) & number: Strydom, DJF, 64 | 1988-3-16

South Africa, Western Cape, ROAD FROM NAPIER TO GANSBAAI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0247429-0 Collector(s) & number: Cowell, C, MSBP 3980 | 2009-5-7

South Africa, Western Cape, R43 provincial road to Die Dam, Ratelrivier farm by Agulhas National Park. 34°44'17.9"S 19°40'45.8"E.

General notes: Alt. 17 m. Mountain fynbos. Wetland, seasonally waterlogged with loam, peaty soil. Sandstone. NW aspect. Alien spp. Small shrub 0.50 m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0274445-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, G, 845 | 2012-2-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Paardeberg, between Wellington & Malmesbury. Vlakfontein, ± 1 km E of R302. 33°57028' S; 18°74256' E.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Atlantis Sand Fynbos vegetation. Plain. Well-drained, sandy soil. Sandstone. Full sun. No slope. No biotic effect seen. Shrub. Flowers white, purple centre. Papery petals. Leaves linear, adpressed. Plant height 0.5 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0198392-0 Collector(s) & number: C.R.E.W., CR89 | 2004-6-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Riverlands Nature Reserve, 5 km W of N7. 33°29'42" S; 18°35'09" E.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Plain. Well-drained, sandy soil. Quartzite. Full sun. No slope. No biotic effect seen. Shrub. Small fluffy whitish-pink flowers. Fruit absent. Plant height 30-60 cm.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260852-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 22632 | 1951-2-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp Dist. 2 miles N. of Elim.

General notes: Disc purple, bracts whitish.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0539220-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 3755 | 1978-3-15

South Africa, Western Cape, POTTEBERG ESTATES; SANDHOOGTE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260833-0 Collector(s) & number: Montgomery, AD, 384 | 1973-3-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town to Malmesbury Road.

General notes: Sandveld. Roadside. Upright 75 cm high. Pink flowers. Frequent. Everlasting type.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0096189-0 Collector(s) & number: Dummer, RA, s.n. | 1908-2-

South Africa, Western Cape, Kraaifontein.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260854-0 Collector(s) & number: Axelson, H, 148 | 1970-3-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Mamre. 26th milestone on Mamre Road.

General notes: Collected by E. du Plessis. Plate 83, no. 5.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260860-0 Collector(s) & number: Grobler, PJ, 877 | 1962-2-22

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury Dist. Kalbaskraal.

General notes: ½ to 1½ m in height. Sand.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0613790-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 1692 | 1981-2-4

South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP; RIETFONTEIN POORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0122806-0 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 1692 | 1981-2-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. Rietfontein Poort.

General notes: Alt. 50 ft. A low rounded shrub to 0.5 m tall with numerous stems arising from a persisitent subterranean rootstock. Disc flowers pinkish-mauve. Rather rare in fynbos along foothills of limestone outcrops.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0151624-0 Collector(s) & number: Karis, PO, 153 | 1981-2-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp Div. ca. 6 km N of Struisbaai, flats near road to Cape Agulhas. 34°44'S, 20°02'E.

General notes: Rhizomatous perennial in sand, 0.7 m, roadside.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0675497-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, E, 1 | 1985-3-19

South Africa, Western Cape, DE HOOP.; AT GATE BETWEEN ELANDSPAD & WITWATER.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260849-0 Collector(s) & number: Rowe, H, 4 | 1970-2-26

South Africa, Western Cape, ½ mile S, of Mamre, near Darling.

General notes: On sandy flats in assoc. with Staavia radiata. Low straggling shrublets, flowers purple, occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0723690-0 Collector(s) & number: Dummer, RA, 1206 | 1908-2-

South Africa, Western Cape, KRAAIFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: GHPG$0003545-0 Collector(s) & number: Voigt, WE, 411 | 2009-7-14

South Africa, Western Cape, En route Infanta Lighthouse, Potberg. After Noetzi turn off. 34° 25' 20' S 20° 38' 31' E

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0173256-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 1107 | 1971-1-1

South Africa, Western Cape, HAMERKOP; S. OF HAMERKOP POTBERG ESTATES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0027146-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 8674 | 1957-3-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury Dist. Kalabaskraal.

General notes: Whitish, disc purple.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0027145-1 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 22632 | 1951-2-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp Dist. 2 miles N. of Elim.

General notes: Disc purple bracts whitish.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0190689-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 1176 | 1978-3-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Uitvlugt: south slopes of Bredasdorp Mountain.

General notes: TMS sand flats. Occasional, sparse, erect bushes c.60cm. Disc florets mauve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0027149-0 Collector(s) & number: Rycroft, HB, 1876 | 1956-2-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury Dist. 2 miles W. of Kalabaskraal.

General notes: Disc purple bracts white. In sandy soil.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260838-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, CJ, 1805 | 1979-2-14

South Africa, Western Cape, De Hoop - Potberg Nature Reserve. Potberg, flats at S side of Potberg 5 km SE of Potberg houses.

General notes: Seasonally moist sand flats. Multi-stemmed shrublets stems erect to 50 cm high, resprouting after fires. Flowers dark purple, involucre white. Common.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0647617-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 6480A | 1982-2-1

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; MALMESBURY; PROTEA ODORATA RESERVE, SOUTH OF MALMESBURY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0200375-0 Collector(s) & number: Nanni, I, 325 | 2004-4-25

South Africa, Western Cape, De Hoop Nature Reserve.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Flowers present. Voucher and DNA material for DNA Bank.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0247207-0 Collector(s) & number: Bennett, N, MSBP 3367 | 2007-5-30

South Africa, Western Cape, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Potberg road to Noetsie. 34°25'46.2"S 20°43'46.7"E.

General notes: Limestone fynbos. Plain. Limestone. Well-drained sandy soil. Recently burned. Full sun. Small shrub 0.5 m high. Pink flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260804-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 1107 | 1971-1-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Potberg Estates, South of Hamerkop.

General notes: Alt. 200 ft. Frequent compact shrublets, disc florets bright red / pink.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0260816-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 869 | 1977-3-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Potberg Estates. East of Cupidoskraal.

General notes: Alt. 600 ft. Sandstone. Lower slopes and flats. Scattered erect bushes. c. ½ m tall.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Observation records

Date: 3/14/2015 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 5/27/2021 12:35:00 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 5/27/2021 12:26:00 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 6/22/2021 4:21:00 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 2/24/2022 11:12:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 4/29/2022 1:06:14 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 4/29/2022 1:45:00 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 4/29/2022 2:38:00 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 5/1/2022 10:57:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 3/23/2016 2:26:00 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Asteraceae: Lachnospermum Willd. Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 391-391

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

1981

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Burtt, BL; Hilliard, OM

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 82:

1981

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Hilliard, OM

Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 82:

No results found for Lachnospermum imbricatum (P.J.Bergius) Hilliard

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