PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASTERALES / ASTERACEAE / ASTEROIDEAE / ASTEREAE / HETEROMMA / DECURRENS
A stout, erect, sparingly branched perennial herb up to 2.4 m tall, the base of the main stem exceptionally as much as 5 cm in diam., all parts rough-hairy. Leaves up to 20 x 7 cm, lanceolate in outline, lyrate-pinnatisect or pinnatisect, passing upwards into simple or dissected inflorescence bracts, the lobes oblong-lanceolate, coarsely and irregularly toothed, narrowed to a winged, petiole-like base decurrent on the stem in a broad wing. Heads broadly campanulate, up to 8 x 8 mm, many corymbosely arranged in large branching panicles. Involucral bracts lanceolate to ovate-elliptic, equalling the disc, gland-dotted, midline pilose and with immersed oil sacs, margins membranous. Flowers bright yellow. Achenes 3 mm long. From: Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. [All rights reserved]
Erect, sparingly branched, rough-hairy, perennial herb, 0.7-2.4 m high. Leaves alternate, lyrate-pinnatisect or pinnatisect, lobes oblong-lanceolate, coarsely and irregularly dentate, narrowed to a winged, petiole-like base, decurrent on stem in a broad wing, upper leaves undivided. Capitula discoid, broadly campanulate, many corymbosely arranged in large, terminal panicles; involucral bracts in 2 or 3 rows, imbricate, lanceolate to ovate-elliptic, acute, gland-dotted. Florets bright yellow. Flowering time Dec., Jan. Pappus of many scabrid bristles. Cypselae elliptic to obovate, slightly compressed, 3-ribbed, pubescent. From: Cron, GV; et al. 2019. Asteraceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 423-682. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Perennial herb, up to 2.5 m high. Stems stout, erect, sparsely branched; rough-hairy. Leaves alternate; blade narrowly obovate in outline, 200 x 70 mm, lyrate or pinnatisect, passing upwards into simple or dissected inflorescence bracts, lobes obovate-oblong, margins coarsely and irregularly dentate, narrowed to a winged, petiole-like base, decurrent on stem in broad wing. Heads discoid, broadly campanulate, up to 8 x 8 mm, many, corymbosely arranged in large branching panicles. Involucral bracts 2- or 3-seriate, linear to narrowly ovate-elliptic, equalling disc florets, gland-dotted, midline pilose, with immersed oil sacs; outer with apices acute or subacute, margins membranous. Flowers: disc florets only, bright yellow; Jan., Feb. Fruit with cypsela elliptic to obovate, slightly compressed, usually 3-ribbed, pubescent, 3 mm long. Pappus biseriate, of caducous, barbellate bristles. From: Herman, PPJ; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Asteraceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 249-413. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Forms dense stands on forest margins and along mountain streams and gullies. From: Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. [All rights reserved]
Forest margins and along mountain streams, alt. up to 2485 m. Mesic Highveld Grassland, Sub-Escarpment Grassland. From: Cron, GV; et al. 2019. Asteraceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 423-682. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Mesic Grassland. Forest margins, along mountain streams and gullies. From: Herman, PPJ; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Asteraceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 249-413. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Widespread in Lesotho, neighbouring mountainous parts of the Free State [Orange Free State], the face of the Drakensberg from Oliviershoek Pass near Harrismith to Underberg and Ngeli Mt. and Mt. Currie on the KwaZulu-Natal-Eastern Cape [Natal-Cape] border and as far south as the Witteberg north of Barkly East. Also on Insizwa and Tabankulu Mts. in the Transkei. From: Hilliard, OM. 1977. Compositae in Natal. Univ. Natal, Pietermaritzburg. [All rights reserved]
October to April
0 to 2485 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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Absent
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Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Chrysocoma decurrens DC.
Chrysocoma decurrens DC. var. pterocaula (DC.) Harv.
Chrysocoma pterocaula DC.
Senecio evansii N.E.Br.
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asterales
FAMILY Asteraceae
SUBFAMILY Asteroideae
TRIBE Astereae
GENUS Heteromma
SPECIES decurrens
36 results for Heteromma decurrens (DC.) O.Hoffm.
Year
Barcode: PRE0188615-0 Collector(s) & number: Ruch, MO, 2317 | 1962-1-
Lesotho, MASERU DIST; ROMA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0013975-0 Collector(s) & number: Dieterlen, 438 | --
Lesotho, Leribe, Leribe; Basutoland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188606-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 1520 | 1951-4-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BERGVILLE DIST.; CATHEDRAL PEAK FOR.; IN CATCHMENT 1
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188613-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmidt, AA, 352 | 1967-12-29
Lesotho, ROMA; VALLEY A SLOPE S3
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0122225-0 Collector(s) & number: Greene, TR, 1059 | 1998-11-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Highmoor. Growing in the valleys on the South side of the field opposite the picnic site on the river. Grid ref. - 2929ABB.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0613182-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 4443 | 1982-1-29
Lesotho, MOTENG PASS; MIDDLE OF PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0230530-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, STEU 3593 | 1909--
South Africa, Free State, Witzieshoek. Quaqua Mt.
General notes: Alt. c. 6000 ft. Edge of bush. 3-4 ft high. Heads yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188620-0 Collector(s) & number: Tyson, W, 1690 | 1883-12-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KOKSTAD DIST.; MOUNT CURRIE; NR. KOKSTAD AT FOOT OF MT. CURRIE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0011370-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 9294 | 1904-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Rensburg Kop. O. R. L.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0011376-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 9294 | 1904-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Rensburg Kop. O. R. L.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0585104-0 Collector(s) & number: Luck, W, RSA76.88 | 1988-12-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Monk's Cowl Forest, nördl. Drakensberge.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0088296-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Zeyde, A, s.n. | 1968-12-9
South Africa, Free State, Harrismith Dist. King's Hill.
General notes: Alt. 5800 ft. In vleis. Good soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0053990-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilliard, OM, 2848 | 1964-4-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Bergville district; National Park, Tugela Gorge.
General notes: Very occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0010101-0 Collector(s) & number: Haygarth, W, s.n. | 1904-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Rensburg Kop. O. R. L.
General notes: (J. M. Wood 9204)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146838-0 Collector(s) & number: Greene, TR, 1059 | 1998-11-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Highmoor. Growing in the valleys on the south side of the field opposite the picnic site on the river.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188599-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 6874 | 1963-1-
South Africa, Free State, BETHLEHEM DIST.; GOLDEN GATE HIGHLAND; ON EDGE OF MT. SLOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0081800-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 1660 | 1984-2-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cathedral Peak, along road from Met. Station.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188607-0 Collector(s) & number: White, F, 10585 | 1973-3-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DRAKENSBERG; CATHEDRAL PEAK DIST.; INDUMENI STREAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0025079-2 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 22489 | 1951-1-22
South Africa, Free State, Bethlehem Dist. Golden Gate.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188610-0 Collector(s) & number: Dieterlen, A, 438 | --
Lesotho, LERIBE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0006881-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 1858 | 1894-1-
South Africa, Free State, Bester's Vlei, near Witzie's Hoek.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0025079-1 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 22489 | 1951-1-22
South Africa, Free State, Bethlehem Dist. Golden Gate.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188621-0 Collector(s) & number: Werger, MJA, 1066 | 1970-1-18
South Africa, Eastern Cape, LUNDEANS NEK; 4 MI. S. OF LUNDEANS NEK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188603-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 7476A | 1966-1-
South Africa, Free State, BETHLEHEM DIST.; GOLDEN GATE HIGHLAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0070592-0 Collector(s) & number: Wright, FB, 252 | 1967-10-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Escourt district, Gladstones Nose.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188602-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 7538 | 1966-1-18
South Africa, Free State, BETHLEHEM DIST.; GOLDEN GATE HIGHLAND; LANGS RIVIER BY GLEN REENEN HUIS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188617-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacot Guillarmod, AFMG, 2124 | 1954-2-7
Lesotho, MOTAS PASS; HILLSLOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0861304-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 8858 | 2008-2-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Wesa. Ngeli Nature Reserve. Ngele Forestside.
General notes: Midlands Mistbelt Grassland. ASTERACEAE. Woody robust perennial forb, stem 20 mm, leaves die off down stem. In rank grass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0230512-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Zeyde, A, s.n. | 1968-12-9
South Africa, Free State, Harrismith Dist. King's Hill.
General notes: Alt. 5800 ft. In vleis, good soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188612-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 320 | 1967-12-27
Lesotho, ROMA; VALLEY A
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188597-0 Collector(s) & number: Junod, HA, TRV 17306 | 1917-2-
South Africa, Free State, WITSIESHOEK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188608-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7849 | 1968-1-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, CATHKIN PEAK; RAVINE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0230498-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, STEU 8271 | 1890-11-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Emangweni. Spitzkop.
General notes: Alt. c. 6000 ft. Edge of bush. 3-5 ft high. Heads yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0035374-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 10541 | 1944-8-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Weenen County; Hlatikulu Mt.
General notes: Locally frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0188618-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacot Guillarmod, AFMG, 2209 | 1955-1-7
Lesotho, MENIAMENG STREAM; HA BRAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0040603-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 1526 | 1951-4-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cathedral Peak Forest Reserve Station; Bergville district.
General notes: Locally common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Asteraceae Cron, GV; et al.In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)423-682
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2017
SERIES CHAPTER
Asteraceae Herman, PPJ; Retief, E; Meyer, NLIn: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 249-413
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1977
No results found for Heteromma decurrens (DC.) O.Hoffm.
Status and criteria
NE
Assessor(s)
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