Athrixia elata Sond.
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Subshrub, up to 1 m high, with many axillary buds. Stems one or several, branched, white-tomentose. Leaves alternate, sessile; blade narrowly ovate or linear, to narrowly linear, up to 35 x 12 mm, apex acute, upper surface glabrous, lower surface white-felted, margins revolute; glandular hairs absent or on leaf margins only. Heads radiate, sessile, in a spike or racemose on side branches, or in leaf axils. Involucre turbinate; involucral bracts 9-12-seriate, apices acute, white-tomentose. Receptacle epaleate. Flowers: ray florets female, fertile, pale to dark purple; disc florets bisexual, yellow; Sep., Oct. Fruit with cypsela narrowly oblong, 4-6-ribbed, glabrous, ± 1.7 x 0.45 mm. Pappus biseriate, an outer row of scales and an inner row of 9-12 subbarbellate 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]

Subshrub, up to 1 m high, with many axillary buds. Leaves narrowly ovate-lanceolate or linear, acute to narrowly linear, acute, upper surface glabrous, lower white-felted, margin revolute. Heads in a spike or panicle on side branches, or sessile in leaf axils. Glandular hairs absent or on leaf margins only. Pappus of bristles and scales. Flowers with pale to dark purple rays, disc yellow. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Mesic Grassland. Grassland and among rocks. 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]

Grassland and among rocks. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

March to December

Altitude

400 to 2700 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
Athrixia elata Sond.
Synonym(s)

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Asteroideae

SPECIES elata

130 results for Athrixia elata Sond.

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0594143-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 3631B | 2001-6-15

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg District, ± 13 km N of town on road to Ohrigstad at Spekboom River.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182024-0 Collector(s) & number: Sidey, JL, 2381 | 1954-9-10

South Africa, Limpopo, Potgietersrust

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE1002393-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkadimeng, F, 8250 | 2020-8-13

South Africa, Limpopo, Makhuduthamaga Municipality. In a rocky grassland mountain of Leolo near Ga-Sekele village.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0689670-0 Collector(s) & number: Prosser, LN, 1019 | 1949-9-3

South Africa, Gauteng, JOHANNESBURG DIST.; 32 KM S JOHANNESBURG. KOPPIE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182087-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 2934 | 1973-7-18

South Africa, Limpopo, STERKRIVIERDAM NAT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181938-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 15428 | 1928-10-8

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; KLAPPERKOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0027694-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, M, 987 | 1950-10-13

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Ermelo Dist. Breyton.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0081806-0 Collector(s) & number: MacNae, MM, 1174 | 1960-8-5

South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg Dist. Mellvile Koppies, upper plateau.

General notes: Pollen sampled for COMPOSITAS-SA. S. Manzano 8/2021.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181915-0 Collector(s) & number: Rose-Innes, R, 18 | 1943-8-23

South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG DIST.; BOSHOEK FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182079-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, 436 | 1921-8-23

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; MEINTJIES KOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0027701-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 26811 | 1957-3-29

Eswatini, Mbabane Dist. Ngotshane.

General notes: Alt. c. 5200 ft. Flower colour white.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0601057-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourie, E, 1584 | 1980--

South Africa, Limpopo, POTGIETERSRUST.; GEELHOUTKLOOF FARM.; 275 KR. NR. BEACON OF CHARLESHOPE FARM. W. OF POTGIETERSRUST.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0561513-0 Collector(s) & number: Nienaber, EP, 39 | 1996-9-5

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Just South East of Waterval Boven. On escarpment edge overlooking rocky ravine. Nature Reserve South East of Elandskrans Resort.

General notes: Grassland on escarpment edge. Sandy soil. Full sun. Well-drained. Sandstone. E-aspect. Moderate slope. Biotic effect: grazed by cattle. Signs of burn on stems of trees. Shrub, erect, 40 cm high. Roots clustered. Nutty corms with hairy rootlets below. Thin stems with needle-like leaves arranged alternately. Leaves dark green above and white/green below, turned under. Flowers borne on thisle-like involucre bracts. Dazzling purple with yellow centre. Occasional. 100% flowering, 50% seeding.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0141041-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 5298A | 2016-3-17

South Africa, Mpumalanga, ± 33 km west to north west of Piet Retief.

General notes: Uncommon. Only two seen.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0689897-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 36214 | 1974-9-13

South Africa, Gauteng, KRUGERSDORP DIST.; ISAAC STEGMAN N. R.; STERKFONTEIN CAVES AND ZWARTKRANS 67. S SLOPE OF ZWARTKRANS HILL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0866473-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 12661 (G0395) | 2015-8-22

South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria District. Pretoria West. Farm: Elandsfontein 352 JR, ±6.2 km WNW of Saulsville.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0027699-0 Collector(s) & number: Sutton, JD, 878 | 1934-8-3

South Africa, North West, Rustenburg Dist. Zwartruggens.

General notes: Alt. 4100 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181935-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 279 | 1929-6-27

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; FOUNTAINS VALLEY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0744288-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, IB, 756 | 1989-10-19

South Africa, Free State, KORANNABERG; MAERMANSHOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0541958-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, DB, 1925 | 1976-9-22

South Africa, Free State, BETHLEHEM; TEEN VOET VAN BERGHELLING OP SPITSKRANS PLAAS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182065-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 15183 | 1928-8-14

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; WATERKLOOF; N. RAVINE HILLSLOPES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0793097-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 1750 | 1993-6-25

South Africa, Limpopo, Pietersburg District, North of Naboomspruit: Farm Kaalfontein.

General notes: Dry, rocky savannah. Coarse sand. Dry, well-drained. Waterberg sandstone. Full sun. Moderate western slopes. Straggling forb with silvery leaves. Flowers light purple.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0594146-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 3653 | 2001-6-16

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Pilgrim's Rest District; between Blyderivierspoort and Graskop. At lookout point opposite Mariepskop.

General notes: North-eastern Mountain Sourveld. Slope: moderate. Fine leaves white on undersides.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181931-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 16151 | 1929-7-28

South Africa, Gauteng, MAGALIESBERG; PRETORIA DIST.; WONDERBOOMPOORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181924-0 Collector(s) & number: Cross, E, 112 | 1948-9-1

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; 17.5 MI. W. OF PRETORIA ON HARTEBEESTPOORTDAM RD.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181934-0 Collector(s) & number: Leeman, AC, PRE 42884 | 1928-9-

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0882178-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, S.P., 17373 | 2022-3-6

South Africa, Free State, Harrismith District. Harrismith Nature Reserve, ca. 4.3km ESE of Harrismith. 0.5 km directly SE of Franz von During Dam.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181927-0 Collector(s) & number: Wilms, F, TRV 5771 | 1895-7-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182068-0 Collector(s) & number: Pallister, T, 10309 | 1914-5-9

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; MARIKANA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181944-0 Collector(s) & number: Coetzee, BJ, 706 | 1971-3-30

South Africa, Gauteng, UITKOMST; UITKOMST 499 JQ TUSSEN GRAFSTEENAANSLUITING EN OORBIETJIEPAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181947-0 Collector(s) & number: Coetzee, BJ, V-813 | 1970-5-12

South Africa, Gauteng, UITKOMST; UITKOMST 499 JQ S. VAN PAD NA GLADYSVALEW. VAN HARTEBEESAANSLUITING

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182080-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 663 | 1936-8-12

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; FOUNTAINS VALLEY; NR. NURSERY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182029-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacot Guillarmod, AFMG, 1590 | --

Lesotho, MAMATHES; ON RIDGE ABOVE COLONY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0641810-0 Collector(s) & number: Welman, WG, 204 | 1981-2-12

South Africa, Limpopo, ROADSIDE FROM OLIFANTSPOORT TURN-OFF TO NABOOMSPRUIT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182086-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 303 | 1925-7-12

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0531818-0 Collector(s) & number: Biegel, HM, 2255 | 1967-8-25

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG; LONG TOM PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0578441-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, RJ, SAF-01083 | 2001-12-13

South Africa, North West, Rustenburg Nature Reserve.

General notes: Damp meadow along ring road, grassy veld.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0261305-0 Collector(s) & number: Smuts, JC, s.n. | 1927-8-12

South Africa, North West, Hartbeestpoort dam.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181926-0 Collector(s) & number: Smuts, JC, 1298 | 1924-4-

South Africa, Gauteng, IRENE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182032-0 Collector(s) & number: Dieterlen, A, 926 | 1912-11-

Lesotho, LESOTHO; LERIBE; PLATEAU

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182021-0 Collector(s) & number: Kinges, HG, 1773 | 1948-7-25

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; ZWARTPOORT; E. OF PRETORIA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0027700-0 Collector(s) & number: Fawkes, MC, 200 | 1937-10-11

South Africa, Free State, Orange Free State. Ficksburg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0762682-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, HF, 2255 | 1990-9-9

South Africa, Transvaal, MAGALIESBERG; HADECO WATERVAL FARM; SLOPES OF RIDGE NW OF PICNIC SITE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181923-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 303 | 1925-7-12

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; ARCADIA; AT BASE AND SLOPES OF HILL BETW. RESERVOIR AND UNION BLOKS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182072-0 Collector(s) & number: Leendertz, R, TRV 27156 | 1904-8-28

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; FAERIE GLEN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0668010-0 Collector(s) & number: Brummitt, RK, 12446 | 1970-8-9

Eswatini, W OF MALKERNS HALF WAY TO MHLAMBANYAKI.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0495086-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, 2 | 1975-8-17

South Africa, Gauteng, BROEDERSTROOM DIST.; WELGEGUND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182030-0 Collector(s) & number: Dieterlen, A, 236 | --

Lesotho, LESOTHO; LERIBE; MT. SLOPES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182084-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, JFV, 1470 | 1938-7-30

South Africa, Gauteng, KRUGERSDORP DIST.; HEKPOORT; IN PLOT OPPOSITE CAMP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181943-0 Collector(s) & number: Gilfillan, DF, 89A | 1898-9-

South Africa, Gauteng, JOHANNESBURG; JEPPESTOWN; RIDGES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0590513-0 Collector(s) & number: Kroon, NV, 16245 | 2000-9-1

South Africa, North West, Vredefort Dome, 20km WNW of Parys, Buffelskloof Farm 511 IQ, hilly slopes NW-NNW of Thabela Thabeng Resort.

General notes: Rocky Highveld Grassland (Bankenveld). On W-facing rocky slope. Erect, multi-stemmed, shrubby. Height: 50 - 60cm. Leaves dark green above, margins rolled, white woolly below.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0800098-0 Collector(s) & number: Smuts, JC, 3289 | 1937-8-

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; RUST DE WINTER; ON OLD PRETORIA ROAD NEAR RUST DE WINTER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182074-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, JFV, 453 | 1936-8-3

South Africa, Transvaal, HEKPOORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181929-0 Collector(s) & number: Leendertz, R, TRV 9776 | 1910-10-6

South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0606435-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 4160 | 2002-10-2

South Africa, Gauteng, Hekpoort, turn-off to Nooitgedacht, Farm Perseverence 14 km from turn-off.

General notes: Mixed Bushveld. Slope: moderate. Plant height: 1-1.5 m. Small purple flowers terminal, needle-like leaves clustered.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0096848-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Zeyde, A, s.n. | 1969-11-9

South Africa, Free State, Witsieshoek. Scenic Road.

General notes: Alt. 9000 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182023-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 364 | 1948-9-18

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; SLOPE OF HILL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182081-0 Collector(s) & number: Smuts, JC, 1494 | 1924-10-9

South Africa, North West, PRETORIA; HARTEBEESTPOORT DAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181922-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 452 | 1935-7-10

South Africa, Gauteng, EAST RAND; BENONI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0724331-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 34616 | 1969-8-31

South Africa, Limpopo, NABOOMSPRUIT DIST.; STEPPING STONES FARM; STEEP SLOPES NEAR SUMMIT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181942-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 362 | 1925-7-30

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; BAVIAANSPOORT; AT S. ENTRANCE TO BAVIAANS POORT ON SLOPES OF MT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0857062-0 Collector(s) & number: Gotze, AR, 104 | 2008-9-10

South Africa, Gauteng, Farm Middelwater. Multi sand quarry.

General notes: Moderate slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181941-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 320 | 1925-7-12

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; ARCADIA; AT RESERVOIR ON HILL E. OF UNION BUILDINGS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0261301-0 Collector(s) & number: Neethling, M, STEU NO 11455 | 1931-10-

South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg.

General notes: Stones.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0261282-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, R, 11744 | 1923-7-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Middelburg Dist. Kloofs near Mission Station Botsebelo on Little Olifants River.

General notes: Alt. 1500 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0650136-0 Collector(s) & number: Behr, CM, 504 | 1983-7-5

South Africa, Gauteng, ROODEPOORT; TRANSVAAL BOT GARDEN; EXTENSION 119

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0594145-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 3623 | 2001-6-13

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Roossenekal District, ± 2 km on turn-off to Mapoch's Caves.

General notes: Bankenveld. Slope: moderate.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182085-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 23471 | 1964-8-16

South Africa, Gauteng, BRONKHORSTSPRUIT DIS; DONKERPOORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181933-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 1601 | 1946-12-11

South Africa, Gauteng, HEIDELBERG; N. OUTSKIRTS OF HEIDELBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182071-0 Collector(s) & number: Gilfillan, DF, 6024 | 1898-9-

South Africa, Gauteng, JOHANNESBURG; JEPPESTOWN; RIDGES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181940-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 842 | 1930-6-

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; WATERKLOOF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182073-0 Collector(s) & number: Lanham, FM, TRV 37658 | 1940-6-

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA NORTH; WONDERBOOM; HILLS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0740037-0 Collector(s) & number: Theiler, AC, 9179 | 1913-7-28

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; ONDERSTEPOORT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181939-0 Collector(s) & number: Letty, CL, 8179 | 1929-7-

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; FOUNTAINS VALLEY

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0484712-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 1545 | 1976-8-26

South Africa, North West, GERHARDMINNEBRON; RANTE E. VAN TEERPAD SUIDEKANT VAN RANT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0580216-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, BP00711 | 2001-5-10

South Africa, Gauteng, Roodepoort. Witwatersrand Botanical Garden. 26°05.168' S , 27°50.527' E

General notes: Bankenveld. Mountain slope. Soil. Well-drained. Loam. Quartzite. Full sun. E aspect. Moderate slope. Biotic effect: none seen. Dwarf shrub, 80 cm. Flowers pink. Needle-like leaves. 1 component (whole plant) = 700 g

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0065437-0 Collector(s) & number: Letty, CL, 391 | 1958--

South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria Dist. On Wonderboom Reserve on hillside.

General notes: Figured for Wild Flowers of Transvaal by Cynthia Letty.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0544382-0 Collector(s) & number: Jarman, NG, 78 | 1970-1-16

South Africa, Free State, FICKSBURG DIST.; VALLERIA OPP. RONDEKOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0802635-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 3506 | 2007-6-16

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Buffelskloof Nature Reserve S of Lydenburg. Along Kloof Road above the start of the Combretum trail.

General notes: Lydenburg Montane Grassland. Slope: gentle.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182015-0 Collector(s) & number: Rauh, W, 9630 | 1963-9-6

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG DIST.; OHRIGSTAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0085580-0 Collector(s) & number: Balkwill, K, 6954 | 1992-10-5

South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg District: Below Forest Hill, below the reservoir. Ridge.

General notes: Near top of rocky ridges. In stony, sandy soil. Sprawling plants. Rays light blue, discs yellow.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181937-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 237 | 1925-6-12

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; MEINTJIES KOP; BEHIND UNION BUILDINGS ARCADIA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0560812-0 Collector(s) & number: Crous, H, 10 | 1989-7-21

South Africa, Limpopo, Letjuma, upper slopes.

General notes: Grassland. Upper slopes. Shrublet.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182020-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 6894 | 1948-9-5

South Africa, Transvaal, HENNOPS RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181936-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 728 | 1929-2-22

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; FOUNTAINS VALLEY; ON HILLSIDE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181945-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, GJ, 6 | 1971-9-18

South Africa, Gauteng, SUIKERBOSRAND NAT. R; HOLHOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181916-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 1796 | 1944-8-24

South Africa, Gauteng, MAGALIESBERG; PRETORIA DIST.; WONDERBOOM RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0181925-0 Collector(s) & number: Sutton, JD, 878 | 1934-8-3

South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG DIST.; ZWARTRUGGENS; LEDGES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0027695-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Prosser, 1019 | 1949-9-3

South Africa, Gauteng, 20 miles South of Johannesburg.

General notes: Plant 12-18 inches on quartzite koppie. Flowers mauve open position.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0866476-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 12665 (G0399) | 2015-8-22

South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria District. Pretoria West. Farm: Elandsfontein 352 JR, ±4 km NW of Saulsville.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182014-0 Collector(s) & number: Monnig, HO, 72 | 1963-1-14

South Africa, Mpumalanga, GROBLERSDAL DIST.; LIEBETHAL MISSION STA; 4 M. VAN LIEBETHALSENDINGSTA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0800009-0 Collector(s) & number: Sutton, JD, 1228 | 1938-12-3

South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG; ZWARTRUGGENS; ON HILL SLOPES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0537194-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 8639 | 1977-5-

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; NOORDEKANT AAN VOET VAN WAPADSKOP O. VAN PRETORIA

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Barcode: NBG0261303-0 Collector(s) & number: Heydorn, 6 | 1932-8-28

South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg Dist. Kensington Ridge.

General notes: Shrub.

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Barcode: PRE0990550-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogale, M, 38 | 2015-10-8

South Africa, Limpopo, Phokwane.

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Barcode: PRE0516576-0 Collector(s) & number: Farquhar, 13 | 1977-8-16

South Africa, North West, MANKWE DIST.; PILANESBERG COMPLEX

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Barcode: PRE0182027-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 3053 | 1962-9-13

South Africa, Free State, FICKSBURG DIST.; KIRKLINGTON; 5 MI. NW. OF GUMTREE

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Barcode: PRE0181921-0 Collector(s) & number: Howlett, CJ, PRE 42878 | 1924-10-2

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; MEINTJIES KOP

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Barcode: PRE0576186-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 3777 | 1999-4-20

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Pelgrimsrus. Blyderivier Natuur Resevaat, Muilhuis.

General notes: Grasveld. Kruid, 1m hoog. Blou blom.

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Barcode: PRE0739451-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 1336 | 1946-6-4

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; GROENKLOOF FOR. STA.; ROCKY HILLSIDE, COMPOSED OF DOLOMITE.

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Barcode: PRE0181946-0 Collector(s) & number: du Plessis, CJ, 1141 | 1968-11-25

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MIDDELBURG; DOORNKOP 273 JS N. VAN RIVIER DELVRILLE RIDGE

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Barcode: PRE0866474-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 12662 (G0396) | 2015-8-22

South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria District. Pretoria West. Farm: Elandsfontein 352 JR, ±6.2 km WNW of Saulsville.

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Barcode: PRE0562382-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 3531 | 1996-10-15

South Africa, Free State, Bethlehem District: Qwa Qwa Nasionale Park. Welgedacht.

General notes: In beskutte kloof. Kruid 50 cm hoog. Blom: pers.

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Barcode: PRE0829520-0 Collector(s) & number: Snow, N, 7067 | 1996-2-23

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg District: Steenkampsberg (Mountain Pass), 30km from Roossenekal on R577. Next to rivulet by roadside.

General notes: Det: P.P.J. Herman

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Barcode: PRE0838753-0 Collector(s) & number: Snow, N, 7067 | 1996-2-23

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg District: Steenkampsberg (Mountain Pass), 30km from Roossenekal on R577. Rocky outcrops. Next to rivulet by roadside.

General notes: Det: N.C. Netnou

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Barcode: PRE0995639-0 Collector(s) & number: Romo, AM, 14575 | 2007-2-15

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Between Roossenekal and Lydenburg, De Berg Pass, northern slopes of De Berg Pass, 34 km to Lydenburg.

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Barcode: PRE0844633-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 8486 | 2008-9-4

South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria National Botanical Garden. Natural grassland - large portion. 25°44'16.75" S 28°16'41.57" E

General notes: Biome: Grassland. Vegetation type: Rocky Highveld Grassland. Disc flowers yellow. Ray flowers purple. [Conf. P.P.J. Herman 12/11/2008].

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Barcode: PRE0469400-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 4427 | 1974-8-

Lesotho, ROMA; TLO UTLE; SLOPE UNDER CAVE

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Barcode: PRE0495085-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, 1 | 1975-8-17

South Africa, Gauteng, BROEDERSTROOM DIST.; WELGEGUND

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Barcode: NBG0027698-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 18059 | 1946-6-22

South Africa, Limpopo, Transvaal Dist. Zoutpansberg.

General notes: Alt. 5000 ft.

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Barcode: PRE0182017-0 Collector(s) & number: Leendertz, R, TRV 7313 | 1909-10-17

South Africa, Limpopo, MOORDDRIFT

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Barcode: PRE0181932-0 Collector(s) & number: Letty, CL, 391 | 1958--

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; WONDERBOOM RES.; ON HILLSIDE

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Barcode: PRE0668020-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 6872 | 1984-12-4

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; FORT SCHANSKOP.

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Barcode: PRE0182083-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 13529 | 1934-7-16

South Africa, Limpopo, POTGIETERSRUST; ZEBEDIELA MT.; UPPER SLOPES

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Barcode: PRE0182067-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, 3025 | 1907-9-21

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; MEINTJIES KOP

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Barcode: PRE0181919-0 Collector(s) & number: Munro, HK, PS19 | 1923-9-

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.

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Barcode: PRE0844579-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11394 | 2008-5-13

South Africa, North West, Potchefstroom District. ± 3 km NE of Parys.

General notes: Slope: gentle. Height: ± 50-60 cm. Rounded shublet with sparse foliage. Flowers pale mauve.

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Barcode: PRE0181928-0 Collector(s) & number: Elbrecht, B, TRV 12231 | 1915-10-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, WATERVAL BOVEN

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Barcode: PRE0843678-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 6919 | 2006-6-29

South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria. Waterkloof Ridge, western corner of Fort Mistake / Stapelia / Glastonbury roads.

General notes: Biome: Grassland. Vegetation type: Rocky Highveld Grassland. Disc flowers yellow, rays purple.

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Barcode: PRE0182022-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 364 | 1948-9-18

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; SLOPE OF HILL

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Observation records

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Gauteng, South Africa

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Free State

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Gauteng, South Africa

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Gauteng

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Gauteng

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Gauteng

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Gauteng, South Africa

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Gauteng

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Gauteng, South Africa

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Gauteng, South Africa

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SERIES CHAPTER

Asteraceae Herman, PPJ; Retief, E; Meyer, NL

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

1997

SERIES

Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJ

Strelitzia 6: 1-681

National Botanical Institute, Pretoria

1925

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Athrixia elata Sond. Phillips, EP; Lansdell, KA

Flowering Plants of South Africa 5: , t.195

No results found for Athrixia elata Sond.

Status

Status and criteria

NE

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Part(s) of plant used Use(s) Reference
Whole plant Stimulant: to a convalescent (Used by: Tswana) Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved]
Leaves & roots Sore feet (Body part: Foot Used by: Basotho) Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved]
Leaves & roots Sore feet (Body part: Foot Used by: Basotho) Swanepoel, DP. 1997. The medicinal value of the southern African Asteraceae. University of Pretoria, Pretoria. [All rights reserved]
Whole plant Stimulant: to a convalescent (Used by: Tswana) Swanepoel, DP. 1997. The medicinal value of the southern African Asteraceae. University of Pretoria, Pretoria. [All rights reserved]
Roots Sore feet Bathe them after scarification. (Body part: Foot Used by: Basotho) Swanepoel, DP. 1997. The medicinal value of the southern African Asteraceae. University of Pretoria, Pretoria. [All rights reserved]
Roots Aphrodisiac Swanepoel, DP. 1997. The medicinal value of the southern African Asteraceae. University of Pretoria, Pretoria. [All rights reserved]

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