Drosanthemum hispidum (L.) Schwantes
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Perennial, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.6 m high, stems upright basally smooth, woody, apex hispid. Leaves terete, obtuse, bladder cells glassy. Flowers solitary, magenta. Flowering time Sept.-Jan. Capsules 5-locular. From: Burgoyne, PM; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Schwantes. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 225-227. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Erect or spreading, succulent shrublet, 300-600 mm tall, internodes up to 27 mm long, usually longer than leaves, covered by long, stiff hairs except on basal internodes. Leaves terete, obtuse, bending downwards, densely papillate. Flowers solitary, magenta, without filamentous staminodes. Fruit 5-locular. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 196-198. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Bladder cells on stems hair-like. Erect or spreading shrublet to 60 cm, with red, mostly hispid branches. Leaves terete, obtuse, bending downwards, densely papillate. Flowers solitary, magenta. Fruits 5-locular. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 275-280. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Pioneer on disturbed areas. Upper Karoo, Albany Thicket, Rainshadow Valley Karoo, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld, Sub-Escarpment Savanna. From: Burgoyne, PM; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Schwantes. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 225-227. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Pioneer. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 196-198. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Pioneer. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 275-280. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Dry parts of southern Africa. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 196-198. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

dry parts of southern Africa. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 275-280. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

September

Altitude

0 to 1600 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
Drosanthemum hispidum (L.) Schwantes

Published in: Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 29 (1927)

Synonym(s)

Mesembryanthemum hispidum L.

Published in: Sp. Pl. 1: 482 (1753)


Drosanthemum hispidum (L.) Schwantes var. platypetalum (Haw.) Schwantes

Published in: Kakteen And. Sukk. 10: 163 (1937)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Ruschioideae

SPECIES hispidum

92 results for Drosanthemum hispidum (L.) Schwantes

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0841569-0 Collector(s) & number: Gotze, AR, 50 | 2008-7-1

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ± 15 km NE of Uitenhage.

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Barcode: GHPG$0004394-0 Collector(s) & number: Forrester, JA, 2051 | 2012-5-30

South Africa, Western Cape, Napier Commonage.

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Barcode: PRE0420576-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, PRE 12703 | 1912-2-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, BETW. KLAARSTROOM & TRAKA RIVER 27 MI. W. OF WILLOWMORE

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Barcode: NBG0268838-0 Collector(s) & number: Cowell, C, MSBP 3985 | 2009-5-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Moorreesburg. Watervlei Farm along Berg River. Remnant veld patch North of farm buildings. 33°06'23"S 18°47'54"E.

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Barcode: NBG0175348-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 7061 | 1979-10-31

South Africa, Western Cape, Resiesbaan Siding. 1km W on Main Road.

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Barcode: NBG0267412-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 16723 | 2009-10-25

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Manats Farm, South of Gamtoos River. -33.93967°S 25.02478°E.

General notes: Alt. 76 m. Thicket. Gamtoos Thicket. Mountain slope, gentle slope. Soil. Moist/damp. Sand. Shale. Full sun. No biotic effect seen. Succulent. Flowers present, magenta.

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Barcode: PRE0420569-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 5372 | 1963-2-21

Namibia, LUDERITZ SUID DIST.; OOS VAN NAMUSKLUFT LU 88 PLAAS

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Barcode: NBG0801389-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7440 | 1999-9-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Beaufort West District: South of Beaufort West on road to Laingsburg at Zwarts siding

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Barcode: NBG0207022-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 4703 | 1979-9-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury District. Helderfontein farm. SW slopes of hill near farm house.

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Barcode: PRE0563316-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8429 | 2001-8-11

Namibia, South of Lüderitz - Diamond area No 1. Riverbed East of Aurus Mountains where road cuts through.

General notes: Succulent Karroo. Gulley. Soil. Well-drained but moist when rainy season. Granite. Full sun. Slope: none. Biotic effect: roadside. Succulent, ± 10 cm high, forming clumps with decumbent branches - leaves covered with glossy idioblasts. Common.

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Barcode: NBG0801387-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 3969 | 1989-8-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand, Farm Nuttabooi 199 dry bed of Buffels River

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Barcode: NBG0125595-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 5703 | 1980-9-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp. North of Doringbaai.

General notes: West slope near sea. Procumbent. Common.

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Barcode: NBG0175332-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 7022 | 1979-10-31

South Africa, Western Cape, Resiesbaan siding 2km E on Main road.

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Barcode: PRE0534315-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7398 | 1999-7-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Garies area. ± 4 km North of Garies on road to Springbok.

General notes: Common in spots.

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Barcode: NBG0109489-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 3074 | 1976-1-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu. 9 miles northeast of Montagu along old road to Ladismith .

General notes: In clayish sand in the valley. Flowers purple.

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Barcode: NBG1573120-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 1229 | 1986-1-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, Klipkraal. Alt: 4000 ft.

General notes: SCHG4741.20

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Barcode: PRE0529252-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7421 | 1999-7-5

South Africa, Northern Cape, Beaufort West District: Merweville Area. North East of Merweville. Welgemoed Farm. (Johnny Mocke).

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Barcode: PRE0764404-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10507 | 2006-9-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, Williston District. Williston; ± 2 km E of town.

General notes: Slope: moderate. Common in spots. Height: ± 10-20 cm. Large low dense mats with glassy idioblasts on leaf surfaces. Flowers bright pink.

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Barcode: NBG0184517-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, E, 56 | 1985-8-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Doringkloof. Southern foothills of Voetpadsberg. Altitude: 1500'.

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Barcode: NBG0175337-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 24227 | 1969-8-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. Northumberland Point, Bredasdorp Division.

General notes: Limestone coastal fynbos. Locally frequent on ridge. Flowers pink.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0221912-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 16607 | 2000-12-4

South Africa, Eastern Cape, 33°21'146"S: 25°3'204"E.

General notes: Thicket biome. Ravine. Well-drained, stony, gravel and sandy soil. Sandstone. No biotic effect seen. Succulent. Decumbent.

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Barcode: NBG1482314-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 1080 | 2013-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, Ouhangsberg (South of Worcester, West of Robertson).

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Barcode: PRE0891374-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, P, 3705 | 2009-3-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, Bushmanland, Aggeneys, Gams 60/1, Directly N of Gamsberg on N facing scree slope.

General notes: Erect shrub; perennial; Stems green. Look much like Spanish broom at a distance. Scree slope. Aggeneys Gravel Vygie veld. Slope: gentle. Local abundance.

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Barcode: PRE0714912-0 Collector(s) & number: Braack, AL, 70 | 1983-9-3

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; KAROO NAT. PARK; WATERVALLE M9D

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Barcode: NBG0801390-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, R, 12597 | 1925-11-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Oudtshoorn, hills near town.

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Barcode: NBG0801388-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 3914 | 1989-7-27

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand, Kamaggas Rural Coloured Area, south of Siekkraal at split of road

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Barcode: PRE0420572-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 28818 | 1972-9-24

Namibia, LUDERITZ SUID DIST.; ZEBRAFONTEIN(LUS 87); TUSSEN BERGE

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Barcode: GHPG$0004416-0 Collector(s) & number: Joubert, CE, 1214 | 2012-9-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Otto's Farm near Tesselaarsdal, SE of Caledon.

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Barcode: NBG0249173-2 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 13542 | 2007-8-28

South Africa, Cape Province, Namaqualand Coast. Brazil Farm, Melkbospunt. Quartzitic rocky outcrop area at coast. Referred to as B14/5 area. -29.81430, 17.07960.

General notes: Alt. 4 m. W aspect gentle slope. Coastal plain. Well-drained, sand, recent sands. Quartzite. Full sun. Grazed. Succulent Karoo. Namaqualand Seashore Vegetation. Succulent, 0.20 m. Pink flowering decumbent succulent shrublet. Hairy stems, leaves papillate. Fruit present. (BGR/2).

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Barcode: PRE0499455-0 Collector(s) & number: Giffen, MH, 1651 | 1943-8-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALICE; UNIVERSITY OF FORT H; NR. SIDE GATE

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Barcode: PRE0786979-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 1516 | 1992-12-21

South Africa, Northern Cape, Steinkopf District; Farm Kabinafontein; 10,5 km North of Steinkopf; Kabinakop Hills.

General notes: Western slopes of hills in short succulent veld. Gravelly sand derived from pegmatites. Succulent forb .15 m tall. Blue-green leaves and pink flowers. Rare.

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Barcode: NBG1474517-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, S-L, 5206 | 2014-2-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Altitude: 221.8 m.

General notes: VU. New to bank.

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Barcode: PRE0655989-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 3257 | 1975-9-17

South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; MARKMAN INDUSTRIAL AREA

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Barcode: NBG0196570-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 2532 | 2002-8-27

South Africa, Western Cape, ±10 km NW of Durbanville, lower NW slopes of Hoogekraal Hill on Welvergenoegd 138. 33°45.612'S, 18°35.551'E.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Renosterveld vegetation. Gentle, hill slope. Well-drained, stony, loam, soil. Shale. Partial shade. NW aspect. No biotic effect seen. Succulent. Low shrub. Petals pink with darker central stripe. Filaments staminodes white. Flowers and fruit present. Plant height 0.20 m. Common in old renosterveld, under canopy of renosterbos.

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Barcode: PRE0576713-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 2255 | 1999-10-20

South Africa, Western Cape, ±3km West of Beaufort- West at turnoff to Oudtshoorn. 32°22'37.1"S, 22°31'37.7"E

General notes: Karroid broken veld. Plain. Soil. Well drained. Sand. Full sun. Biotic Effect grazed. Succulent, 15cm tall. Fleshy leaves. Pink flowers. Slide no 28.

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Barcode: PRE0752048-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 730 | 2005-8-17

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Namaqua National Park; Wildeperdehoek Pass, almost at W end of pass.

General notes: Namaqualand Succulent Veld. Moderate slope.

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Barcode: PRE0843265-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PP, 1561 | 2005-2-26

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Ecca Pass, R64 from Fort Beaufort to Grahamstown.

General notes: Valley thicket. Modifying factors: mowing. Light brown sandy loam soil. Slope: moderate. Purple-flowered ground cover.

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Barcode: PRE0805095-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 817 | 1993-10-6

South Africa, Western Cape, District Ladismith: Touwsberg; NW side of Touwsberg; Foothills of farm Kleinfontein 123. S33 deg. 32' 31.5s E 20 deg. 55' 36 s.

General notes: Succulent Karroo. Foothills of Touwsberg. Growing in dry riverbed.

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Barcode: NBG0249173-1 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 13542 | 2007-8-28

South Africa, Cape Province, Namaqualand Coast. Brazil Farm, Melkbospunt. Quartzitic rocky outcrop area at coast. Referred to as B14/5 area. -29.81430, 17.07960.

General notes: Alt. 4 m. W aspect gentle slope. Coastal plain. Well-drained, sand, recent sands. Quartzite. Full sun. Grazed. Succulent Karoo. Namaqualand Seashore Vegetation. Succulent, 0.20 m. Pink flowering decumbent succulent shrublet. Hairy stems, leaves papillate. Fruit present. (BGR/2).

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Barcode: PRE0565889-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 1418 | 1986-9-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Ou Dam Farm, 12,5km NE of Kotzesrus.

General notes: Succulent Karoo on coastal plain. Clay soil with quartzite pebbles. E - aspect. Flowers - purple.

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Barcode: NBG0197615-0 Collector(s) & number: Hobson, T, 31 | 1999-2-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Graaff Reinet. Farm Harefield. Pearston. Location House Camp.

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Barcode: PRE0896423-0 Collector(s) & number: Niemand, L, EC10 | 2008-10-29

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Kaptein.

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Barcode: PRE0460534-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 2125 | 1974-10-10

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER; K.W.V. GROUNDS

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Barcode: NBG0272327-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 468 | 2007-12-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Range of hills between the Breede River and the Brandvlei Dam, S of Worcester next to the R101 road to Rawsonville. 33°40'36.4" S; 19°23'25.5" E.

General notes: Witteberg shale, -sandstone and -quartzite. Fynbos biome. Gentle, hill slope. Well-drained, loam soil. S aspect. Full sun. Abandoned land. Small shrub to 1m. Occasional. Low growing sprawling. Stems and pedicels hairy. Flowers present. Flowering period: December. Cuttings.

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Barcode: PRE0420575-0 Collector(s) & number: van Breda, NG, 150 | 1934--

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIST.; WORCESTER VELD RES.

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Barcode: NBG0126033-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, 1197 | 1978--

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester. S. Veld Reserve.

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Barcode: PRE0529326-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7440 | 1999-9-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Beaufort West District: South of Beaufort West on road to Laingsburg at Zwarts siding.

General notes: Common in spots.

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Barcode: NBG0106252-0 Collector(s) & number: Feinauer, G, s.n. | 1970-9-27

South Africa, Free State, Hopetown. 4 miles west of Luckhoff, Oarange Free State.

General notes: Growing mingled with shrubs in open veld. Prostrate mesemb. Vigorous growth, profusion of magenta flowers, one plant trailing and covering an area of at least 1 metre.

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Barcode: NBG0248325-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 13727 / S25/13 | 2007-9-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand Coast. Schulpfontein Farm, near farmhouse. -30.05982°S, 17.29001°E. [3017 AA & AB].

General notes: Alt. 240 m. Coastal plain, no slope. Well-drained, sand. Recent sands. Full sun. Grazed. Succulent Karoo. Namaqualand Strandveld, inland. Succulent. Flowers present. Fruit present. Some immature fruits.

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Barcode: PRE0685876-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 1140 | 1985-11-27

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; LAYTON; RIETVLEI. RANT, INSIDE VYBOS.

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Barcode: NBG0175335-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 2125 | 1974-10-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester - K.W.V. Grounds.

General notes: Clay flats - disturbed. Locally common prostrate. Flowers cerise.

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Barcode: PRE0420577-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 12597 | 1925-11-21

South Africa, Western Cape, OUDTSHOORN DIST.; HILLS NR. TOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0857637-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, MW, 2960 | 2011-8-5

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. Goegap Nature Reserve, Ratelkraal section. Plot 43.

General notes: Namaqualand Klipkoppe Shrubland. No slope. Short-lived perennial.

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Barcode: PRE0420580-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, J, 184 | 1928-9-4

South Africa, Western Cape, 13 MI. FROM CAPE TOWN BETW. SALT RIVER & KALABAS KRAAL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0158357-0 Collector(s) & number: Paterson-Jones, JC, 769 | 1996-8-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok. Halfway down the Anenoos Pass.

General notes: Compact, low plant with 'spongy' leaves and mauve flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0113352-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 1734 | 1977-2-28

South Africa, Western Cape, Victoria West. 3mn south of Three Sisters.

General notes: Decumbulent succulent herb. Flowers purple. Grow in sandy soil in semi-shade of Karoo bushes. Area flat. Not common.

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Barcode: PRE0420579-0 Collector(s) & number: Curator Pretoria Bot. Garden, PRE 54896 | 1936-11-4

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; PRETORIA NAT. BOT. G

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509861-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7494 | 1999-9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Clanwilliam. Open ground South of Motel just before town.

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Barcode: PRE0585250-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 12744 | 1992-11-5

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Bedford District: Waldeck Farm.

General notes: Valley Bushveld. Procumbent.

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Barcode: PRE0695181-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacot Guillarmod, AFMG, 9623 | 1984-12-19

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAHAMSTOWN; AERODROME COMMONAGE FLATS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0196045-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, s.n. | 1999-9-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Near Frankdale road, N7, at turnoff to Ostrich farm.

General notes: Renosterveld. Succulent. Creeping, flowers pink. Plant height 0.01 m.

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Barcode: PRE0588564-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 3673 | 2001-8-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Between Beaufort-Wes and De Rust. ± 60km north of De Rust.

General notes: Succulent Mountain Scrub (Spekboomveld). Moderate slope. Plant height: 10 - 15cm. Small leaves succulent. Flowers light purple. Fruit absent.

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Barcode: PRE0563303-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8219B | 2001-7-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Great Karroo. Laingsburg District: ± 65 km from Prince Albert road on N1 to Laingsburg.

General notes: Succulent Karroo. Plain. Soil. Well-drained. Dark grey/green shale. Full sun. Slope: none. Biotic effect: roadside. Succulent, ± 10 cm high, growing in loose clumps with decumbent branches. Flowers: bright pink with white centres. Common.

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Barcode: NBG0248866-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 7566 | 2008-10-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury Dist. Fisantekraal. Mosselbank River floodplain. 32° 44.655'S, 18° 42.738'E.

General notes: Alt. 69 m. Floodplain. Level slope. Seasonally moist, clay soil. Alluvium. Herbland. Acocks Veld Type 46, Coastal Renosterveld. Very rare spreading dwarf shrub, 0.2 m. Pink flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0614799-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, BP, 5772 | 1977-3-3

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ADDO NAT. PARK; BUFFELSKOP

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Barcode: PRE0663893-0 Collector(s) & number: Bengis, BK, 492 | 1984-11-5

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST; KAROO NAT. PARK; ON KLEINPLAAT ON MODERATELY ROCKY SLOPE

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Barcode: NBG0202259-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 1973 | 1999-9-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, Little Bushmanland. Aggeneys. South slope of mountain, on W side of poort, behind old farmhouse. South-facing scree slope. Long.: 29.20500; Lat.: 18.84100.

General notes: Quartzite scree. Namaqualand Brokenveld. Well-drained, rocky, loam soil. SE aspect. Steep slope. Little Bushmanland Inselberg Survey, April 2000.

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Barcode: NBG0175334-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 333 | 1978-9-27

Namibia, Oranjemund. Numeesberg, near Hottentotsparadys.

General notes: Sandy soil amongst rocks. Pink flowers.

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Barcode: PRE0729644-0 Collector(s) & number: Crosby, MJAW, 989 | 1988-9-8

South Africa, Northern Cape, FRAZERBURG; 10 KM W OF TOWN VERY DRY KLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0766218-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 6476 | 1997-10-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Sutherland District; ± 10 km S of Sutherland.

General notes: Partial shade of other plants to full sun. Slope: none. Low mats with side branches horizontal from central stem. Flowers bright pink.

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Barcode: NBG0201199-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 3463 | 2003-3-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Knersvlakte. Brand se Baai. Komkans 141, Namaquasands mine site, 2 km NE of Sandkop.

General notes: Inland rocky outcrops. Light beige soil. Quartzitic (gneiss) outcrop with deeper orange soils (with crust), in washes between outcrops.

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Barcode: PRE0588674-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 11775 | 1991-8-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld. Die Koei.

General notes: Flat area. Herbaceous, spreading. Conf.: PM Burgoyne, 29/10/2001.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0801391-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, R, 12597 | 1925-11-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Oudtshoorn, hills near town.

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Barcode: PRE0720393-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, E, 56 | 1985-8-23

South Africa, Western Cape, VOETPADSBERG; DORINGKLOOF FARM, S FOOTHILLS OF VOETPADS-BERG. SHALE ON MOD. S E SLOPE

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Barcode: PRE0570101-0 Collector(s) & number: Brand, R, 235 | 2000-8-29

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Baviaanskloof District: Drinkwaterskloof Farm.

General notes: Valley bushveld. Floodplain. Soil. Well drained. Sand. Quartzite. Full sun. Biotic effect: grazed. Succulent. 20 cm tall. Flower purple. Conf.: PM Burgoyne 10/4/2001

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Barcode: PRE0420581-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, J, 249 | 1928-9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, VREDENBURG; SLOPES S. OF VREDENBURG

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Barcode: PRE0533395-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7313 | 1999-6-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Steinkopf area. ± 10 km North of Steinkopf on Kabinakop (Hill).

General notes: Common in spots.

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Barcode: PRE0663896-0 Collector(s) & number: Bengis, BK, 332 | 1984-10-29

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST; KAROO NAT. PARK; LAMMERTJIESLEEGTE. ON CLAY FLATS

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Barcode: PRE0420573-0 Collector(s) & number: Pearson, HHW, 8590 | 1913-1-19

Namibia, KRAI KLUFT; SLOPES SW. OF KRAI KLUFT

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Barcode: PRE0565888-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 2015 | 1986-10-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Kruisrivier Farm. 4km S of Bloutoring. Near old Ladismith railway.

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Barcode: PRE0577146-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 3608 | 1999-10-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, 28km from Williston on Calvinia and Williston road.

General notes: Succulent Karoo. Arid Karoo. Plain. Soil. Well drained. Sand. Full sun. No slope. Biotic Effect: roadside. Succulent, ±0.08m. Hairy stem. Pink flowers. Common along the road.

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Barcode: NBG0109592-0 Collector(s) & number: Loubser, JW, 3362 | 1975-8-17

South Africa, Western Cape, Tygerberg Nature Reserve.

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Observation records

Date: 10/28/2017 11:54:41 AM

Eastern Cape

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Date: 9/29/2011 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 10/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 4/13/2018 8:58:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 8/25/2006 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 9/9/2015 12:00:00 AM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 3/24/2016 12:00:00 AM

Eastern Cape

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Date: 12/30/2020 10:47:28 AM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 10/8/2020 2:34:00 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 10/2/2018 11:04:00 AM

Western Cape

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2019

SERIES CHAPTER

Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Schwantes Burgoyne, PM; Bredenkamp, CL

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)225-227

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2013

SERIES CHAPTER

Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Klak, C

In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 196-198

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Schwantes Klak, C

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 275-280

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2001

BOOK

Illustrated handbook of succulent plants: Aizoaceae A-E Hartmann, HEKO

Springer, New York

1927

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Schwantes, MHG

Zeitschrift für Sukkulentenkunde 3:

No results found for Drosanthemum hispidum (L.) Schwantes

Status

Global

Status and criteria

NE, C2a(i)

Assessment date

2023-12-11

Assessor(s)

Plantae Coordinator

Distribution

Range

Historically, Mountain Zebras occurred from the southern parts of South Africa through Namibia and into extreme south-western Angola (Penzhorn in press). Two subspecies are recognized: Cape Mountain Zebras (<em>E. z. zebra</em>) were widely distributed along mountain ranges forming the southern and western edge of the of the central plateau of the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa, from the Amatola Mountains in the Cathcart District westward and northward to the Kamiesberg in Namaqualand in the Northern Cape; Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras (<em>E. z. hartmannae</em>) occur in the mountainous transition zone between the Namib Desert and the central plateau in Namibia, with a marginal extension into south-western Angola (Penzhorn 1988, in press). Novellie <em>et al.</em> (2002) postulate that the ranges of the two subspecies were separated by an area devoid of mountainous habitat between the northernmost point of the Cedarberg and Bokkeveldberg ranges, and the southernmost point of the Kamiesberg range.<br/><br/>Today, surviving natural populations of Cape Mountain Zebra occur only in Mountain Zebra National Park, Gamka Mountain Reserve, and the Kamanassie mountains. Populations have been reintroduced to various parts of their former range, including Karoo National Park, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Karoo Nature Reserve (recently proclaimed as the Camdeboo National Park), Commando Drift Nature Reserve, Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, Tsolwana Nature Reserve. and Gariep Dam Nature Reserve (Lloyd 2002; Novellie <em>et al</em>. 2002).<br/><br/>In Namibia, the establishment of artificial waterpoints have allowed Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra to occupy previously unsuitable habitat, such that their present range differs from that in historical times. Joubert (1973) gave their range as discontinuously distributed in four populations: from Kunene Province southwards to the Ugab River and east to the Outjo District; the Erongo Mountains; on the escarpment from the Swakop River southwards to the Naukluft Mountains and eastward along the Kuiseb and Gaub drainages into the Khomas Hochland; and the Fish River Canyon and Huns Mountains near the Orange River in the south. Hartmann's Mountain Zebra are also established in three conservation areas in the Northern Cape, South Africa: Richtersveld and Augrabies National Parks and Goegap Provincial Nature Reserve. Hartmann’s Mountain zebra may still survive in Angola, in Iona National Park (Crawford-Cabral and Verissimo 2005). Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras have also been introduced outside of their range in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape (Novellie <em>et al</em>. 2002).

Habitat and ecology

Major system

Terrestrial

Major habitats

Mountain Zebra inhabit rugged, broken mountainous and escarpment areas up to around 2,000 m with a rich diversity of grass species and perennial water sources (Penzhorn in press). They are predominantly grazers, only browsing if forced to do so. The typical social structure is one of small harems comprising an adult stallion and one to three (maximum five) mares and their dependent foals; non-breeding groups consist primarily of bachelors, but sometimes include young fillies (Penzhorn in press).

Threats

Cape Mountain Zebra were once extensively hunted for their skins, because they competed with livestock for grazing, and allegedly because they broke fences (Penzhorn 1988). Today, however, the greatest threat to the Cape subspecies may stem from the risk of crossing with Hartmann's Mountain Zebra, which are introduced to the Eastern and Western Cape.

The most important threat to Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras in Namibia is livestock production and farming activities such as fencing that prevent access to water. Increasingly sophisticated farming could further disrupt movements through fencing or by preventing access to surface water (Novellie et al. 2002). The risk of hybrization in Hartmann's Mountain Zebra is minimal, given that only a single subspecies occurs in Namibia and the fact that importation of Mountain Zebras of either subspecies has never been permitted (Novellie et al. 2002).

In Namibia, there is commercial trade in Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra skins. Populations need to be carefully monitored so that harvesting does not adversely affect population viability. Hartmann's Mountain Zebra are reportedly being harvested at a rate of about 2,000-3,000 per year, which may exceed their rate of population growth (e.g., Cape Mountain Zebra in Gamka Mountain Nature Reserve increase at about 5% per year; Watson et al. 2005).

Population

Population trend

In 1998, the number of Cape Mountain Zebras had increased from &lt; 100 animals in the 1950s to about 1,200 individuals, with the largest population (reintroduced), estimated to number 250 in 1998, in the Karoo National Park (Lloyd 2002; Novellie <em>et al.</em> 2002). The average annual rate of increase of the entire Cape Mountain Zebra population from 1985 to 1995 was 8.6% (Novellie <em>et al.</em> 1996), and from 1995 to 1998, 9.6% (Novellie <em>et al</em>. 2002). From 1998 to 2006 there has been a steady increase in the populations of Cape Mountain Zebras from 1003 to 1389 in National Parks and Provincial Nature reserves. In 1998, there were approximately 165 Cape Mountain Zebra on private lands; more recent figures are not available. Hence, the Cape Mountain Zebra population in South Africa has been steadily increasing since the 1980s. The current population size is estimated to be more than 1,500 individuals (ca. 500 mature) (Mountain Zebra Working Group pers. comm., R. Smith 2008).<br/><br/>In 1998, the Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras population was estimated to number about 25,000, or approximately 8,300 mature individuals (Novellie <em>et al</em>. 2002). Limited data from Namibia indicates that populations are increasing on communal lands in the north-western part of the country (G. Stuart-Hill pers. comm. 2008); from 2000 to 2006, numbers have increased from 6 to 27 individuals observed per 100 km of road surveyed. However, there is no information on the status of populations of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra in the protected, private and communal areas in the rest of Namibia (and see Major Threats).

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Samways, M.J. 2002. A strategy for national red listing invertebrates based on experiences with Odonata in South Africa. African Entomology. 10:43-52

ELECTRONIC SOURCE
IUCN 2006. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN - The World Conservation Union

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Pinhey, E. 1984b. A survey to the dragonflies (Odonata) of South Africa. Part 1. Journal of the Entomological Society of southern Africa. 47:147-188

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Pinhey, E. 1981. Two interesting species of <i>Aeshna</i> Fabricius from Zambia (Odonata: Aeshnidae). Arnoldia. 9:61-68

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