Elegia juncea L.
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Plants clumped or mat-forming, 0.2-1.0 m high; rhizomes sparsely branched or unbranched. Culms 0.6-2.4 mm in diam. at base, unbranched, round (not compressed), solid or with small central cavity, smooth or finely rugulose; clusters of sterile branches absent. Leaf sheaths deciduous, loosely convolute, mucro minute or absent. Inflorescences oblong, spathes somewhat overlapping spikelets, often exposed. Male inflorescences with 21-500 spikelets, spathes persistent, taller than spikelets, cartilaginous. Female inflorescences with 11-50 spikelets; flowers 2.0-2.5 mm long, often > 10 flowers per node; spathes longer than spikelets, persistent. Ovary unilocular; styles 3, white and plumose, bases free. Flowering time Oct.-Feb. Fruit an indehiscent nut; elaiosome absent. From: Lubke, RA; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Restionaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 2107-2129. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Dioecious, rhizomatous, clumped perennial to 1 m, sheaths deciduous. Spathes largely obscuring female flowers, spathellae absent. From: Linder, HP. 2012. Restionaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 227-251. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

On open slopes, in well-drained habitats and in slight seepages, alt. 0-1750 m (mostly > 1200 m. Drakensberg Grassland, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Lubke, RA; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Restionaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 2107-2129. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Slopes, usually above 600 m. From: Linder, HP. 2012. Restionaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 227-251. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Grootwinterhoek Mtns and Cape Peninsula to Swartberg. From: Linder, HP. 2012. Restionaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 227-251. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

October

Altitude

40 to 1525 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

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Elegia juncea L.
Synonym(s)

Elegia juncea L. var. geniculata Pillans


Elegia propinqua (Nees) Kunth


Elegia propinqua (Nees) Kunth var. minor Mast.


Restio elegia Murray, nom.illegit.


Restio junceus (L.) Nees


Restio propinquus Nees


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

ORDER Poales

SUBFAMILY Restionoideae

GENUS Elegia

SPECIES juncea

142 results for Elegia juncea L.

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0071361-0 Collector(s) & number: Gentry, HS, 18760 | 1960-10-29

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIV.; DU TOITS KLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0833759-0 Collector(s) & number: Walgate, MM, 960 | 1948-9-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch District: Jonkershoek; Swartboskloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0023743-2 Collector(s) & number: MacOwan, 1676 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Tulbagh Dist. Nieuwekloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0707777-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, PRE 60108 | -10-

South Africa, Western Cape, HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND MOUNTAINS.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0477254-0 Collector(s) & number: Newman, E, PRE 56914 | 1956-9-20

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; TABLE MT.; BLINKWATER SLOPES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0834491-0 Collector(s) & number: MacDevette, DR, 64 | 1978-6-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Oudtshoorn District: Kammanassie; In plot 57.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0579213-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 2884 (PRE 9038) | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Table Mountain.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222802-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, 505 | 1967-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Lebanon. 34°09'S -19°09'E Catch. I.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222766-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4392 | 1962-11-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Jakkalsvlei, Jonkershoek.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0272448-0 Collector(s) & number: Linder, HP, 7865 | 2005-10-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Uniondale, Mannetjiesberg. 33°37.77' S 56.88' E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0023745-1 Collector(s) & number: MacOwan, 2152 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Witteklip. Van Stadensberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222755-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, 1014 | 1985-9-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Valley on south side of Gysmanhoek Pass, Langeberg Mountains.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0073951-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4670 | 1963-4-4

South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; JONKERSHOEK; JAKKALSVLEI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0664230-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 8244 | 1980-11-21

South Africa, Western Cape, 17 KM FROM ELIM TO BREDASDORP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222764-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 21032 | 1948-10-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Kirstenbosch, Silver Trees.

General notes: Alt. 650 ft. Female plant =21024.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222777-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10098 | 1980-3-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Jonkershoek, Bergrivernek.

General notes: Alt.c.4000 ft. Along stream, sand among rocks." Osmitopsis" Yellow.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072990-0 Collector(s) & number: Sim, TR, 202 | 1891-3-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KAFFRARIA; STUTTERHEIM DIV.; DOHNE HILL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0073949-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, J, 34 | 1928-8-17

South Africa, Western Cape, KIRSTENBOSCH; MT. SIDE ABOVE KIRSTENBOSCH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0073935-0 Collector(s) & number: Parker, RN, 4901 | 1953-8-17

South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; PRINGLE BAY; INLAND FROM PRINGLE BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0011100-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, 1650 | 1916-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, Tulbagh. Below Nek of Sneeuwgat, Great Winterhoek.

General notes: Alt.3000-4000 ft. Mountain slopes. Male plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222625-0 Collector(s) & number: Schoonees, D, STEU 11575 | 1930-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist.

General notes: Plant height: ± 3 ft tall.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0679368-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 9484 | 1976-10-10

South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSTOWN DIST.; SWARTKOP.; SE. SLOPE OF PEAK DOWN TO ROCKLANDS GAP.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222737-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3383 | 1962-6-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Simonstown Dist. Red Hill.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0657295-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, CJ, 2584 | 1980-10-8

South Africa, Western Cape, KLUITJIESKRAAL FOR. RES.; 1.5 KM NW OF FOREST STATION ON GRAVEL RD. TO TULBAGH WATERFALL, BETWEEN EVKOM POWERLINES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0075400-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 6826 | 1941-11-27

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Uniondale Dist. Kouga Mtns. Peak east of Smutsberg.

General notes: Mountain peak slopes.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222779-0 Collector(s) & number: Parker, RN, 4900 | 1953-8-17

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Div. Pringle Bay.

General notes: Alt. 200 m. Tufted, 60-80 cm tall. Male -4900 /4901 female plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0075458-0 Collector(s) & number: Willems, L, 9 | 1958-2-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. Slopes of Gunners Quoin nr Ratel river.

General notes: Male and female plants with spikes.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072920-0 Collector(s) & number: Humbert, J-H, 9571 | 1933-8-1

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; CAPE TOWN; COOKS BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222747-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10557 | 1983-8-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve: Smitswinkelvlakte between plots 22 and 29.

General notes: Alt. ca.250 ft. On sandy flats unusual: probably some rocks beneath. Large tufts to 90 cm. Local and uncommon here.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0618254-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 4401 | 1981-4-17

South Africa, Western Cape, GORDONSBAAI; STEENBRASRIVIERMOND; BERGHANG TEENOOR KAMPEERTERREIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0355784-0 Collector(s) & number: Orchard, ER, 175 | 1974-6-15

South Africa, Western Cape, HERMANUS; FERNKLOOF NAT. RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0679144-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10557 | 1983-8-4

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NATURE RESERVE. SMITSWINKELVLAKTE. BETWEEN PLOT 22 AND 29.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0071352-0 Collector(s) & number: Kerfoot, O, 5185 | 1965-2-

South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; JONKERSHOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222647-0 Collector(s) & number: Bosenberg, 279 | 1987-10-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Meulvlei Farm.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0071421-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 6826 | 1941-11-27

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UNIONDALE DIV.; KOUGA MTS.; PEAK E. OF SMUTSBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0099076-0 Collector(s) & number: Briggs, BG, 6828 | 1977-11-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Lower slopes of Swartberg Pass. N of Oudtshoorn.

General notes: Steep S-facing quartzite (TMS) slope, with Proteaceae and grasses,regenerating after fire, abundant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0215590-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, CJ, 2584 | 1980-10-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Kluitjieskraal Forest Reserve.1.5 km NW of Forest Station to Tulbagh waterfall, between Eskom powerlines.

General notes: Along gravel road. Hard gravelly soils, shallow over shales, renosterveld, in Eucalyptus plantation. Not yet in flower, to 60 cm tall, rhizomatous, large population over 5 ha , dense stands.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222801-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 1293 | 1969-9-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu Pass. Saasveld Forest Station.

General notes: Alt. 400 m. Lower Southern Slopes.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222745-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3593 | 1962-7-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Paardeberg. Hills surrounding the co-operative pasture experiment on the farm of Paardeberg near Papiesvlei, 8.1 miles east of Stanford.

General notes: Alt.c. 500 ft. Hillslopes.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0248749-0 Collector(s) & number: Dorrat-Haaksma, E, EDH-R-52 | 2007-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, Jonkershoek. Swartbos Kloof. SANBI-UK. research site. 33°59'6''S, 18°57'1''E.

General notes: On moderate mountain slope, in seasonally waterlogged sand, sandstone, stony soil. No biotic effect seen. Graminoid, 0.70 m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0707778-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 4331 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, MUIZENBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0099183-0 Collector(s) & number: Briggs, BG, 6827 | 1977-11-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Lower slopes of Swartberg Pass, N. of Oudtshoorn.

General notes: Steep S-facing quartzite (TMS) slope, with Proteaceae and grasses, regenerating after fire, abundant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0012874-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, SAM 12874 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Koeberg.

General notes: Male plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0075459-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 3304 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Glen Leith. Riversdale.

General notes: Female plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0073952-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 1075 | 1966-9-25

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NAT. RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0012960-2 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, SAM 12960 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Lions Head.

General notes: Female plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0012959-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, 4331 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Muizenberg.

General notes: Male and female plants.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0833729-0 Collector(s) & number: Rycroft, HB, 1065 | 1945-11-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch District: Jonkershoek; Biesievlei.

General notes: Det: R.S. Adamson

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0657565-0 Collector(s) & number: Innes, MC, PRE 60109 | 1982--

South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP DIST.; 3 KM WEST OF POTBERG. CULTIVATED: PNBG 25814A.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222648-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, 982 | 1985-9-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Near Barend Koen Road, Grootvaderbosch State Forest. Boosmansbos Transect Releve 1.

General notes: Alt.1200 ft. Mountain Fynbos on west-facing slope on sandy-loam soil. Tufted restio amongst sedges of understorey vegetation. Plot specimen 1/100.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0071427-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 29 | 1970-4-

South Africa, Western Cape, VILJOENS PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072932-0 Collector(s) & number: Grobler, PJ, 584A | 1962-2-2

South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; KOGELBERG RES.; PAARDEBERG, SEAWARD SIDE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0834873-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, JFV, PRF1089 | 1926-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, George District: Jonkersberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0579203-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, CF, PRE 63458 | 1830-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, Lion's Mountain, at base.

General notes: (Prob. an isosyntype of Restio propinquus Nees.)

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072926-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 25708 | 1956-4-18

South Africa, Western Cape, CERES DIV.; HANSIESBERG; W. SIDE OF HANSIESBERG. SLOPE AT HEAD OF SMALL KLOOF.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072916-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 3192 | 1903-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; PLATTEKLIP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0073938-0 Collector(s) & number: MacOwan, P, 2152 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, WITTKLIPP; IN MT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0836452-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, 592 | 1971-12-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon District: Lebanon State Forest; Jakkalsriver Experimental Catchment I G.

General notes: Det: F.J. Kruger

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072991-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3033 | 1962-2-2

South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; GRABOUW; LOWER SLOPES NUWEBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0073937-0 Collector(s) & number: Parker, RN, 4900 | 1953-8-17

South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; PRINGLE BAY; INLAND FROM PRINGLE BAY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072986-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 11773 | 1941-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; KIRSTENBOSCH; CLEARING N. OF WINDOW STREAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222621-0 Collector(s) & number: Student, STEU 10411 | 1924-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, Hermanus.

General notes: Fairly high up mountainside.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072994-0 Collector(s) & number: Bos, JJ, 334 | 1963-8-11

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; SIMONSTOWN; RED HILL MT. ABOVE SIMONSTOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0834353-0 Collector(s) & number: Bond, WJ, W 743 | 1976-12-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Prince Albert District: Swartberg Pass; on rocky slopes.

General notes: Det: E Esterhuysen

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072930-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3592 | 1962-7-25

South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; PAVIESVLEI; NEAR PAVIESVLEI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222808-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 9484 | 1976-10-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Simonstown. Swartkop.

General notes: Alt.c.1875 ft. SE slope of peak down towards Rocklands Gap. Cool moist slope. Not tufted. Single stems 50-75 cm.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0560564-0 Collector(s) & number: Bond, WJ, 1306 | 1978-1-16

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Baviaanskloof. Enkeldoorn track.

General notes: Gently sloping S-aspect. Leucadendron Hypudiscus fynbos.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0023745-2 Collector(s) & number: MacOwan, 2152 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Witteklip. Van Stadensberg.

General notes: Female plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072919-0 Collector(s) & number: Andreae, H, 779 | 1921-1-

South Africa, Western Cape, PAARL DIV.; WEMMERSHOEK; MT. S. OF WEMMERSHOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222742-0 Collector(s) & number: Fellingham, AC, 1333 | 1987-9-17

South Africa, Western Cape, Houtech, South of Houhoek. Plateau just south of Uitkykpos.

General notes: Alt. 2000 ft. Plateau. Short mountain fynbos on TMS sand. Locally common reed.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072950-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheadle, VI, 708 | 1960-5-25

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBANY DIV.; GRAHAMSTOWN; HOWIESONS POORT AT OSMUNDA KLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222636-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, 12695 | 1897-7-

South Africa, Western Cape, Table Mountain.

General notes: Alt.500 ft. Bushy, stony places near mountain reserve. Spikes brown. Plant height: 1-2 ft tall.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0071422-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 27131 | 1957-3-3

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; COCKSCOMB. ON ROCKY NE. SLOPES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0075460-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 2412 | 1943-7-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Camps Bay Drive.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0075453-0 Collector(s) & number: Parker, RN, 4900 | 1953-8-17

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Inland from Pringle Bay.

General notes: Tufted 60-80 cm tall. Male plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0028326-0 Collector(s) & number: Potts, 1603 | 1913-1-

South Africa, Western Cape, Mossel River.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072921-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 4087 | 1877-3-

South Africa, Western Cape, DRAKENSTEIN MTS; BAINS KLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0073945-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 7579 | 1896-4-13

South Africa, Western Cape, HOUW HOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222800-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, 592 | 1971-12-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Lebanon State Forest. Jakkalsrivier Experimental Catchment. I g.

General notes: Alt. c.2800 ft. Abundant reed to approximately 50 cm over all catchments. Growing mainly on drier slopes.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0514303-0 Collector(s) & number: Scharf, HT, 1933 | 1976-9-15

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GREAT WINTERHOEK MTS.; UITENHAGE DIV.; KARIEGA CATCHMENT BASIN; GROENDAL WILDERNESS RES.; DEYSELS PLAAT FARM.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222644-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, IJ, 493A | 1992-4-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Southern Hottentots Holland Mountains. Kogelberg State Forest.±400 m from 2nd dwelling, right of northern road from Oudebos, against an ascend at 1st koppie.

General notes: Alt.70 m. Slope. Well-drained, grey brown, sandy loam stony soil. E aspect with moderate slope. TMG-sandstone with some soil. Fynbos vegetation. Recently burned. Widespread abundant. Evergreen perennial erect herb. Flower brown. Plant height: 1.40 m. Plant forming tufts, creeping rootstock, branching and rebranching from base after fire, female flowering branches, with more than one spike at tip.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0075455-0 Collector(s) & number: Henderson, MR, 1271 | 1942-11-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Noordhoek.

General notes: Alt. 2000 ft. Mountain slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222638-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3245 | 1962-3-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch Dist. Jonkershoek. Jakkalsvlei.

General notes: Alt. 1300-2300 ft. Large, light brown papery bracts. Stems stout to 24 inches high. Firebelt 13e. Uncommon lower than 1300 ft and common higher.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222646-0 Collector(s) & number: Fellingham, AC, 618 | 1984-6-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Hamerkop farm. De Hoop.

General notes: Fynbos in potholes in limestone. Rare 1 m tall herb.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110218-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4392 | 1962-11-20

South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIST.; JONKERSHOEK; JAKKALSVLEI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0075448-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 22663 | 1951-2-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp Dist. South of Napier.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0012960-1 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, SAM 12960 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Lions Head.

General notes: Male plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0644765-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10557 | 1983-8-4

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NATURE RESERVE; SMITSWINKELVLAKTE, BETWEEN PLOTS 22 & 29.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0073939-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 10424 | 1944-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; LEMOENHOEK PEAK; SLOPES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0075428-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 1713 | 1942-9-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Vogelklip.

General notes: Female plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222810-0 Collector(s) & number: Orchard, ER, 25 | 1974-2-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Hermanus. Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

General notes: Alt. 30 m. Lower slope, open, shallow sandy soil. Plant height: 65 cm tall.

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Barcode: PRE0752900-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 23407 | 1954-10-1

South Africa, Western Cape, CERES DISTRICT; WITZENBERG; INKRUIP. ON SLOPES.

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Barcode: NBG0197867-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, P, (2)052 | 2002-11-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Struisdaai, L'Agulhas Resort, Sandberg Reserve. 34°48'613"S; 020°00'555"E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072917-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 3653B | 1905-6-

South Africa, Western Cape, LADISMITH DIST.; KLEIN ZWARTBERG; VAARTWELL FARM NR. LADISMITH.

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Barcode: NBG0222630-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4764 | 1963-5-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam Dist. South slopes below 12 o clock peak.

General notes: Alt.c. 2000 ft. 3-4 inches tall. thick stems(prob of B.) few bracts, broad w.lt. margins, darker speckled centre.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0357151-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 4291 | 1973-6-2

South Africa, Western Cape, PLATRUG; BETWEEN STRANDSKLOOF AND STANFORD. NECK N OF SWARTKRANS.

General notes: Limestone associated vegetation. Local tall clumps up to 7ft.

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Barcode: PRE0833608-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, EF, 112 | 1975-12-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch District: Jonkershoek State Forest; Swartboschkloof.

General notes: Det: E Esterhuysen

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Barcode: PRE0072909-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A1064 | 1925-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP

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Barcode: NBG0222785-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Maitre, DC, 56 | 1979-12-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Jonkershoek State Forest. Langrivier Catchment.

General notes: Alt. c.700 m. Common restioids in 4 year old veld of firbreak. Stony slope with south east aspect.

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Barcode: SAM0023743-1 Collector(s) & number: MacOwan, 1676 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Tulbagh Dist. Nieuwekloof.

General notes: Alt. 2000 ft. Mountain slopes. Female plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222743-0 Collector(s) & number: Orchard, ER, 175 | 1974-6-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Hermanus. Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

General notes: Alt. 50 m. South facing slope, open, rocky. Plant height: 80 cm tall.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0073953-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 39 | 1970-4-

South Africa, Western Cape, PAARDEKLOOF

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Barcode: NBG0222618-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 1571 | 1886-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Caledon.

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Barcode: PRE0239446-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 2275 | 1973-10-8

South Africa, Western Cape, FRANSCHHOEK PASS; SUMMIT PARKING AREA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222795-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 2064B | 1922-3-

South Africa, Western Cape, Prince Alfreds Pass.

General notes: Alt. 2900 ft. Female plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222624-0 Collector(s) & number: van Niekerk, P, STEU 19325 | 1934-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, Bainskloof.

General notes: Kloof.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222819-0 Collector(s) & number: Linder, HP, 7255 | 2001-10-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Prince Albert, Swartberg Pass area.

General notes: Resprout.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0102436-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 1845 | 1974-5-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Kalk Bay Mountain. Slopes above Boyes Drive.

General notes: Mountain slopes. TMS substrate.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0840861-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, B-E, 1521 | 1986-4-3

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Zuurberg National Park: Skurwenek; near centre of Sondags River Reserve.

General notes: Grassy fynbos. Occasional.

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Barcode: PRE0072927-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3245 | 1962-3-29

South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; JAKKALSVLEI; BELT 13E

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Barcode: NBG0222749-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, EF, 112 | 1975-12-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Jonkershoek State Forest. Swartboschkloof.

General notes: Alt. 1200 ft. Frequent among old vegetation in sandy TMS ground.

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Barcode: PRE0833968-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, H 286 | 1970-2-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Paarl District: Upper Zachariashoek Catchment; Gentle Mountain slopes. Restio veld.

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Barcode: NBG0222805-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 1022 | 1970-1-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Kogelberg Forest Reserve Plot 277/13. SW slopes of Paardeberg.

General notes: Alt. 600 ft. SW slopes. Shallow rocky moist medium grey white sand of Cartref series. Plant height: 3 ft 6 inches tall. Local clumps.

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Barcode: PRE0071344-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 1732 | 1969-2-1

South Africa, Eastern Cape, LAUTERWATER; P.M.K. LE ROUX' FARM. WATER RESERVOIR HILL.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222633-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, 12697 | 1897-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Camps Bay.

General notes: Alt. 500-1000 ft. Bushy stony places. Spikes brown. Plant height: 3-4 ft tall.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0072924-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 2836 | 1940-7-

South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; ROOSKRAALBERG; CLIFFS ON W. SIDE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0475189-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 21024 | 1948-10-1

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; KIRSTENBOSCH; GUMBELT BEHIND DIRECTORS HOUSE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222788-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 2275 | 1973-10-8

South Africa, Western Cape, French Hoek Pass summit parking area.

General notes: Alt. c.2400 ft. Dry clay soil. Scattered plants.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0073940-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 11821 | 1945-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; KIRSTENBOSCH; CLEARING N. OF WINDOW STREAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0215194-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 1732 | 1969-2-1

South Africa, Western Cape, North of Tsitsikama Mountains. The Hon. P.M.K. Le Roux's Farm, Lauterwater.

General notes: Alt. 600 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0075429-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 1712 | 1942-9-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Vogelklip.

General notes: Male plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0605651-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Maitre, DC, 56 | 1979-12-19

South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIST.; JONKERSHOEK STATE FOREST, LANGRIVIER CATCHMENT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0089740-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 1022 | 1970-1-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Kogelberg Forest Reserve Plot 277/13. SW slopes of Paardeberg.

General notes: Alt. 600 ft. SW slopes. Shallow rocky moist medium grey white sand of Cartref series. Plant height: 3 ft 6 inches. Local clumps.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222734-0 Collector(s) & number: Bond, WJ, W743 | 1976-12-7

South Africa, Western Cape, District Willowmore: Swartberg Pass.

General notes: Alt. 990 m. P.arborea, P.ripens, fairly arid fynbos. On rocky slopes. Common. Dense, upright, tufted. Height: 75 cm.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0012851-0 Collector(s) & number: Pappe, SAM 12851 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Koeberg.

General notes: Male and female plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0075457-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 25708 | 1956-4-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres. Hansiesberg west side at head of small kloof.

General notes: Alt. 4000-5000 ft. Slopes at head of small kloof. South aspect.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0238744-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 8133 | 1972-6-17

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NATURE RESERVE.; ABOVE THE CHAIR.

General notes: Moist seepage with Berzelia-Osmitopsis. Tufts rather spreading, 1m. Frequent.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0023742-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, 4331 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Table Mtn.

General notes: Male plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0834279-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 168B | 1981-1-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith District: Klein Swartberg. At top of mountain between rocks next to a dry stream.

General notes: Det: E Esterhuysen

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222753-0 Collector(s) & number: Fellingham, AC, 618 | 1984-6-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Hamerkop farm, De Hoop.

General notes: Alt. 250-500 m. Fynbos in potholes in limestone. Rare 1 m tall herb.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0222793-0 Collector(s) & number: McKinnon, CD, s.n. | 1972-10-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Table Mtns. Porcupine Ravine.

General notes: Fairly damp (south west facing) steep rocky. Dense tufts.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0075452-0 Collector(s) & number: Parker, RN, 4901 | 1953-8-17

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Pringle Bay.

General notes: Alt. 200 m. Tufted 60-80 cm tall. Female plant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

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Western Cape

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Western Cape

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Western Cape

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Western Cape, South Africa

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Western Cape, South Africa

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Western Cape, South Africa

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Western Cape, South Africa

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Western Cape, South Africa

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Western Cape

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2019

SERIES CHAPTER

Restionaceae Lubke, RA; Bredenkamp, CL

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3)2107-2129

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Restionaceae Linder, HP

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 227-251

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2010

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

A generic classification of the Restioneae (Restionaceae), southern Africa Linder, HP; Hardy, CR

Bothalia 40(1)1-35

1985

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Conspectus of the African species of Restionaceae Linder, HP

Bothalia 15(3 & 4)387-503

1928

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Pillans, NS

Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa 16:

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