Heliophila elongata (Thunb.) DC.
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Perennial shrublets 20-60 cm high, erect or virgate, or with annual stems from a woody crown, sometimes with the leaves crowded near the base. Branches sulcate with decurrent lines from the base of the leaves, glabrous. Leaves 1-11 cm long, 1.5-7 mm broad, obovate-elliptic to oblanceolate, or elliptic to lanceolate to linear, acute or acuminate, leathery or fleshy, entire or with a few sharp teeth or small lobes; subtended by 2 subulate stipules; some of the lower leaves usually with oblong or rounded, paired glands in their axils. Racemes terminal; in the lower part of the inflorescence sometimes sterile pedicels with enlarged, paired, nectary glands similar to the ones in the leaf-axils. Pedicels subtended by 2 subulate-filiform bracts, 6-9 mm long in flower, erect; 1.2-1.5 cm long in fruit, recurved. Sepals 5-6 mm long, 2-3 mm broad; outer 2 oblong to elliptic, cucullate, thickened; inner 2 oblong, strongly saccate, with broad membranous margins. Petals 7.5-9.5 mm long, 2-3 mm broad, oblong-spathulate to elongate-cuneate, very broadly clawed. Filaments 5-6.8 mm and 5.8-7.8 mm long. Anthers 1-1.3 mm long. Ovary linear with a very long style; ovules 20-36. Fruits 5-8 cm long, 2.5-3.5 mm broad, pendulous, linear with straight margins; valves flat, clearly or obscurely 1-nerved, sometimes faintly pinnately veined; style 0.7-2 cm long, stout, tapering, thick at the base. Seeds 2.3-3 x 2.1-2.5 mm, sub-circular to oblong-rectangular, brown, very narrowly margined. From: Marais, W. 1970. Cruciferae. Fl. S. Africa 13: 1-118. Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Perennial dwarf shrub, up to 0.6 m high, erect or virgate, or annual stems from woody crown, branches grooved, glabrous. Leaves subtended by 2 stipules; leathery or fleshy, obovate-elliptic to oblanceolate or elliptic to lanceolate to linear, toothed or lobed, entire; some lower leaves with paired glands in axils. Inflorescence a terminal raceme. Flowers white, yellowish or tinged mauve. Sepals outer 2 oblong to elliptic, cucullate; inner 2 oblong, saccate, margins membranous. Petals oblong-spathulate to elongate-cuneate, broadly clawed. Flowering time Sept.-May. Fruit linear, margins straight. Seeds subcircular to oblong-rectangular, brown, margined. From: Struwig, M. 2019. Brassicaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 698-715. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Slender shrublet with grooved branches to 60 cm, sometimes with annual stems from a woody crown. Leaves stipulate, linear-lanceolate, sometimes toothed. Flowers white or yellowish, often tinged mauve, ovules 20-36. Fruits pendulous, linear, 50-80 mm long. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Brassicaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 437-442. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Usually in sour grassveld. From: Marais, W. 1970. Cruciferae. Fl. S. Africa 13: 1-118. Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Stony or rocky soil, bare rock, sand, loam, quartzite, well drained. Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Drakensberg Grassland, Sub-Escarpment Savanna, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld, Albany Thicket. From: Struwig, M. 2019. Brassicaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 698-715. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Rocky hillsides. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Brassicaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 437-442. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Widespread in the coastal districts from Swellendam to Zululand. From: Marais, W. 1970. Cruciferae. Fl. S. Africa 13: 1-118. Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Langeberg and Klein Swartberg to KwaZulu-Natal. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Brassicaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 437-442. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

May to December

Altitude

0 to 2050 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

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Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Heliophila elongata (Thunb.) DC.

Published in: Syst. Nat. [Candolle] 2: 697 (1821)

Synonym(s)

Cheiranthus elongatus Thunb.


Heliophila dolichostyla Schltr.

Published in: Jahrb. Syst. 49(3-4): 414 (1913)

Type: South Africa, Western Cape: George, Outeniqua range, Montagu Pass, c. 305 m, 2 November 1894, F. R. R. Schlechter 5787 (B100153878, Lectotype, designated by Al-Shehbaz in Harvard Pap. Bot. 25: 5 (2020); GRA0001011-0, Z00089872, isolecto.)


Heliophila stylosa Burch. ex DC. var. lobata Sond.


Heliophila virgata Burch. ex DC.


Heliophila virgata Burch. ex DC. var. dentata Burch. ex DC.


Heliophila virgata Burch. ex DC. var. integrifolia Burch. ex DC.


Heliophila stylosa Burch. ex DC.

Published in: Syst. Nat. [Candolle] 2: 692 (1821)

Type: South Africa, Eastern Cape: Mt. Commadagga, Somerset East, 5 July 1813, W. J. Burchell 3291 (Lectotype designated by Al-Shehbaz in Harvard Pap. Bot. 25: 8, 9 (2020): K000230553; Isolectotypes: G00207083, K000230554, PRE0410026-0)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SPECIES elongata

160 results for Heliophila elongata (Thunb.) DC.

Specimen records

Barcode: NH0123471-0 Collector(s) & number: Hiralal, P, 11 | 1997-12-1

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Monteseel, Wildlife Environment Society's plot.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0083553-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 2634 | 1985-5-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Dwessa.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0635040-0 Collector(s) & number: Immelman, KL, 232 | 1982-2-25

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NATAL MIDLANDS; HIGHFLATS; NEAR VILLAGE, BESIDE ST JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0815540-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, JFV, PRF 1067 | 1926-2-

South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna District: Grootrivier.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410016-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 7986 | 1967-3-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UVONGO BEACH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1523361-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L., 1384 | 1978-9-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Surrey Hills - west of Port Elizabeth.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0129051-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 5590 | 2000-2-8

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Mkambati. 100m after turnoff to Gwe-gwe camp.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0129023-2 Collector(s) & number: Singh, Y, 778 | 2002-1-25

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Mkambati Nature Reserve. Along footpath from reception to Msikaba River Mouth.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0145494-0 Collector(s) & number: Parbhoo, S, 209 | 2016-10-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ethekwini Conservation Site-Assagay. Alverstone Road.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0052447-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5517 | 1964-11-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa District. Dukuduku U176.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1456816-0 Collector(s) & number: Gillett, JB, 2251 | 1928-11-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Humansdorp Dist. Witte Els Bosch.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0218167-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 7191 | 1965-3-

South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam. Altitude: c 100 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410027-0 Collector(s) & number: Leipoldt, CL, BOL 10577 | 1904-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIV.; GARCIA'S PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0074303-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 832 | 1981-12-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St. James Anglican church near Highflats.

General notes: Burnt meadow. Tall erect- common herb. Yellow tubular flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0052703-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 66 | 1963-10-14

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Shepstone District. St. Michael's-on-Sea.

General notes: In open veld.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1456828-0 Collector(s) & number: Bos, JJ, 828 | 1963-11-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna. Buffelsnek Forest Reserve, Kruisvallei.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410039-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, J, 3259 | 1896-4-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, EAST LONDON

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410024-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 6236 | 1965-12-29

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NDEDWE DIST.; WHITE HILL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0032753-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 7833 | 1952-4-12

South Africa, Eastern Cape, W of Grahamstown, Albany.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410015-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6348 | 1968-1-17

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MGAYI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0409996-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 1288 | 1921-5-

South Africa, Western Cape, UNIONDALE DIV.; PRINCE ALFREDS PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0054644-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 292 | 1965-8-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St. Michaels in Sea.

General notes: Slender erect plants in grassland.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0409962-0 Collector(s) & number: Breijer, HG, TRV 24596 | 1917-1-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAHAMSTOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0409980-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5517 | 1964-11-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; DUKUDUKU U176 FARM.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0064246-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 6348 | 1968-1-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mgayi.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0003002-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 4567 | 1932-12-21

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Uniondale Dist. Karreedouw.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410000-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 1765 | 1928-12-25

South Africa, Western Cape, SEVEN WEEKS POORT MT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410019-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 1490 | 1953-9-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; HLABISA DIST.; NR FANTES BLAND CAMP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0012465-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 11537 | 1909-11-17

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Clairmont near Durban.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0078749-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 1528 | 1983-12-2

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umtamvuna Nature Reserve. Clearwater.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0085908-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 236 | 1985-12-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 4,9km from Umtamvuna Bridge to Port Edward.

General notes: Erect herb growing on grassland slope. Flowers cream.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0103135-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, s.n. | 1987-11-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Matabetule Plateau. Inanda District.

General notes: Erect herb in densely populated community, ñ50m from the pan. Narrow leaves alternate. Flowers creamish green.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410018-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 2314 | 1937-9-30

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; PORT DURNFORD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0696423-0 Collector(s) & number: Shackleton, CM, 214 | 1985-2-6

South Africa, Cape Province, TRANSKEI; MKAMBATI NAT. RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410033-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 2574 | 1947-6-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBANY DIV.; MOUNTAIN DRIVE; S SLOPES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410021-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 12441 | 1913-10-28

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KYNOCHS.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0315835-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 549 | 1983-3-1

South Africa, Western Cape, George District: Outeniqua Mountains next to forestry track at Waboomskraal.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0781069-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremer, K, 586 | 1972-12-2

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Inchanga Hill.

General notes: S aspect. L.Dreyer 1992

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410017-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7078 | 1966-12-25

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; SHELLY BEACH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0142010-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 3975 | 2011-12-7

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sisonke District Municipality Area. Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality Area. Hluthankungu. Jolivet.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0896720-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 1872 | 1987-10-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Ruitersbos State Forest, on south-western slope of Ruitersberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0551913-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 1384 | 1978-9-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; SURREY HILLS; W. OF P.E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410041-0 Collector(s) & number: Archibald, EEA, 6110 | 1955-12-26

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Alexandria Dist.; Bushmans River Poort; New Rd.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0086882-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, GF, 416 | 1984-8-25

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nyalazi State Forest. Makakatane area.

General notes: Rare herb growing in dry grassland. In flower. 0.25m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0872752-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 15060 | 2020-1-27

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Lusikisiki District. Mkambati Nature Reserve. ca. 1 km W of GweGwe huts. 31°17'24.2"S 30°00'18.7"E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0074302-1 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 721 | 1981-12-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Shelly Beach, 6km South of Boboye River.

General notes: Erect herb with cream-yellow coloured flowers. Grassland slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0815184-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 1416 | 1986-2-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Lower Northern slopes of Outeniqua Mountains, next to forestry track.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0857266-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 6358 | 2008-10-19

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Xolobeni, ± 15 km SW of Port Edward.

General notes: CB4 (Mucina and Rutherford). Uncommon in grassland. Height: 70-80 cm. An erect perennial herb with white apical inflorescence. Flowers pendant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0074302-2 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 721 | 1981-12-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Shelly Beach, 6km South of Boboye River.

General notes: Erect herb with cream-yellow coloured flowers. Grassland slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0409999-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 1846 | 1928-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, SEVEN WEEKS POORT MT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0150993-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 3714 | 2011-4-14

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Next to MTN substation; Cato Ridge. Ethekwini District Municipality area. Durban Metro area.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410040-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 3743 | 1897-9-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP; KRUISFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0056409-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7078 | 1966-12-15

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Shepstone District. Shelley Beach.

General notes: Grassveld, sand.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0133452-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, D, 2306 | 2005-1-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Open land in vicinity of 7 Valley Drive, Crestholme.

General notes: Flowers pale yellow, erect herb ñ 600mm tall, in open grassland.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1551869-0 Collector(s) & number: Runnalls, P, 293 | 1992-7-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Somerset West, Helderberg Nature Reserve. Black route, east. Alt: 240-260 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0897282-0 Collector(s) & number: Bunney, K, 120 | 2002-4-2

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Pondoland. Banks of Msikaba River. About 15 km from coastline. Releve 78.

General notes: Steep river valley on north-east facing slope, in Aristida-dominated grassland community. Yellow-white corolla with green lines radiating. Calyx green, tinged yellow.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0218165-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 1846 | 1928-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, Prince Albert, Seven Weeks Poort Mountains.

General notes: Slopes facing N.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0218161-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 5949 | 1943-1-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Hannahs Drift, Witte Els Bosch.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410026-0 Collector(s) & number: Burchell, WJ, 3291 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Somerset East.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0086808-0 Collector(s) & number: Vause, S, 9 | 1985-10-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amatikulu Nature Reserve.

General notes: Coastal grassland. Flowers cream. Altitude - ca.20m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0122175-0 Collector(s) & number: Grice, M, s.n. | 1997-9-28

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umdoni Park.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0003005-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 5224 | 1948-1-5

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umgeni Dam, Maritzburg, Natal.

General notes: Cream flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410029-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 6881 | 1941-11-24

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UNIONDALE DIV.; JOUBERTINA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0003004-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 6881 | 1941-11-24

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UNIONDALE DIV.; JOUBERTINA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0539014-0 Collector(s) & number: Giffen, MH, 1904 | 1947-4-16

South Africa, Eastern Cape, VICTORIA EAST; AUCKLAND FOR.; HOGSBACK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410037-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 3268 | 1896-5-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, PERIE MTS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1523360-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, M.F., 2227 | 1975-1-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Oudsthoorn. Swarteb[e]rg, summit ridge S.W. of Blouberg.

General notes: A few scattered plants.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0566948-0 Collector(s) & number: Bean, PA, 3037 | 1993-10-20

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Grahamstown District on the road to Bedford, Hounslow farm, Witteberg quartzite hill South of the homestead.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410020-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 118 | 1883-9-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0458287-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 10905 | 1944-12-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; UVONGO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0067443-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 6236 | 1965-12-29

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ndwedwe District. White Hill.

General notes: Mountain grassveld. 2ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0054284-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 229 | 1964-12-28

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Shepstone District. St. Michaels-on-Sea.

General notes: In open veld.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0218158-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 1153 | 1921-2-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Flats Oudebosch.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0078196-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 534 | 1983-8-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amatikulu Nature Reserve.

General notes: Spindly herb in coastal grassland. Reddish brown sandy soil. Flowers pale yellow. Altitude -ca.65m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0405034-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 4523 | 1973-9-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, BAVIAANSKLOOF MTS; CAMBRIA; BERG PLAATS W OF TOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1457984-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 4523 | 1973-9-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, BAVIAANSKLOOF MTS; CAMBRIA; BERG PLAATS W OF TOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0129023-1 Collector(s) & number: Singh, Y, 778 | 2002-1-25

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Mkambati Nature Reserve. Along footpath from reception to Msikaba River Mouth.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0409990-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 18362 | 1955-7-6

South Africa, Eastern Cape, HOPEWELL

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410011-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 1911 | 1847--

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410028-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayliss, RDA, 1259 | 1963-4-15

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ZUURBERG; SOMERSET EAST DIV.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410031-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 2054 | 1915-5-14

South Africa, Western Cape, MOSSEL BAY; CLOETES PASS; KLOOFS AT CLOETES PASS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0410032-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A2588 | 1930-8-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KAREEDOUW

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0142613-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 3603 | 2011-12-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mbushe River, Dwessa Nature Reserve, Transkei.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0028224-0 Collector(s) & number: McClean, APD, 332 | 1937-4-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, In open grasslands on Murchison Flats - near Oribi Gorge.

General notes: In open grasslands on Murchison Flats - near Oribi Gorge.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0124565-0 Collector(s) & number: Arkell, J, 207 | 1994-3-1

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Mzamba, Casino, next to Terminal Building at Airport.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0409994-0 Collector(s) & number: Schonland, S, 3167 | 1919-4-19

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ZUURBERG; STEYNSBURG DIST.

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Barcode: NBG0032757-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 23383 | 1952-4-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, E of Grahamstown, Albany.

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Barcode: NH0120822-0 Collector(s) & number: Williams, R, 1140 | 1994-10-15

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay.

General notes: Grassland. Unburnt, disturbed grassland. Herb. White flowers. Occasional.

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Barcode: PRE0409995-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 10984 | 1929-1-27

South Africa, Eastern Cape, LUSIKISIKI DIST.; MAGNE RIVER

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Barcode: PRE0410043-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 1907 | 1830--

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBANY DIV.; HILLS BETW THE BUSHMAN AND KARREGA RIVERS

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Barcode: PRE0410006-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 12097 | 1945-11-5

South Africa, Eastern Cape, COLD STRING

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Barcode: PRE0410002-0 Collector(s) & number: Scharf, HT, 1230 | 1974-3-8

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KROMKLOOF RIVER CATC; GROOT PLAAT 282 MT SIDE

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Barcode: NH0085674-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 7168 | 1986-1-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Edward. Grassland near shopping centre.

General notes: Grassland near shopping centre. Herb. Flowers cream. 0,5m high.

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Barcode: PRE0716733-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 13232 | 1936-12-15

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ALFRED DIST.; UVONGO; SOUTH COAST. LITTORAL

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Barcode: PRE0410030-0 Collector(s) & number: Long, FR, 658 | 1932-7-31

South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; WITTEKLIP

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Barcode: NH0079219-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 1829 | 1984-3-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umtamvuna Nature Reserve. Clearwater.

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Barcode: NBG0218164-0 Collector(s) & number: Rudatis, AGH, 549 | 1908-7-16

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Alexander Cty. Umgayeflat.

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Barcode: NBG1459468-0 Collector(s) & number: Deacon, JMJ, 4264 | 2014-12-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Hogsback. Gaikaskop section of Hogsback Plantation. Growing on a sheer rockface on the SW slopes.

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Barcode: NH0018540-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 12441 | 1913-10-28

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umbogintwini.

General notes: Flowers cream.

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Barcode: NH0081866-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 1611 | 1983-11-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve.

General notes: Grassland near rocks. Erect. Flowers light yellow. 60-80cm High

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Barcode: PRE0409997-0 Collector(s) & number: Andreae, H, 1311 | 1928-12-31

South Africa, Western Cape, Prince Albert Div.; Seven Weeks Poort Mt.

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Barcode: PRE0410044-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 1911 | 1830-5-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; VAN STADENS MTS.

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Barcode: NBG1523362-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, (H) J, 6487 | 1981-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, Durban Flats N.P.

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Barcode: PRE0409991-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 9447 | 1942-12-6

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KEISKAMMAHOEK DIST.; DONTSA PASS; ON SLOPES

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Barcode: NBG0003001-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 4965 | 1947-12-1

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Uitenhage.

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Barcode: NH0055846-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7003 | 1966-10-9

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Inanda District. Groenberg.

General notes: Grassveld.

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Barcode: PRE0409998-0 Collector(s) & number: Primos, R, 95 | 1928-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, SEVEN WEEKS POORT MT

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Barcode: PRE0617605-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 5351 | 1982-1-8

South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; PORT EDWARD; 15 KM VANAF PORT EDWARD OP PAD NA BISANA

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Barcode: NBG0003000-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 19825 | 1947-7-7

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Bathurst Dist. Hopewell Farm.

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Barcode: PRE0410010-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 26918 | 1921-11-24

South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE

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Barcode: NH0024078-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A740 | 1926-7-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Clarkson.

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Barcode: NBG1456826-0 Collector(s) & number: Duthie, AV, 1053 | 1927-1-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna. Forest Hall, The Crags.

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Barcode: PRE0680751-0 Collector(s) & number: Olivier, MC, 3182 | 1983-10-12

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIST.; TEN STOP HILL.; GROENDAL WILDENISGEBIED.

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Barcode: PRE0409992-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 2382 | 1947-4-25

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALEXANDRIA DIST.; ZUURBERG HOTEL; 4 MI S OF HOTEL

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Barcode: PRE0696422-0 Collector(s) & number: Shackleton, CM, 381 | 1985-12-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; MKAMBATI NAT. RES.

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Barcode: NBG0003003-0 Collector(s) & number: Guthrie, F, 4275 | 1897-12-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu Pass (W side).

General notes: Sub shrub. Cream coloured.

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Barcode: NH0018063-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, GE, 488A | 1927-12-29

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Inanda. Inyoni Hill.

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Barcode: NH0134523-0 Collector(s) & number: Ramdhani, S, 213 | 2002-9-21

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Grahamstown, Rhodes University. On hill ±200m W of Old tick Research Station, above dam.

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Barcode: PRE0410007-0 Collector(s) & number: Schonland, S, 3614 | 1919-12-29

South Africa, Western Cape, KNYSNA; 7 MI E OF KNYSNA

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Barcode: NH0025907-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A2588 | 1930-8-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Clarkson.

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Barcode: NBG0218185-0 Collector(s) & number: Long, FR, 44 | 1934-1-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Loerie Forest Reserve, Humansdorp.

General notes: Herb in open ground among grass. Flowers yellow.

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Barcode: PRE0410023-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 12169 | 1930-12-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; SHELLY BAY

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Barcode: PRE0410009-0 Collector(s) & number: Breijer, HG, TRV 23619 | 1921-3-

South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna; Hackerville

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Barcode: PRE0410038-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 1709 | 1894-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KATBERG; SUMMIT OF BERG

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Barcode: PRE0409993-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 334 | 1889-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KEI MOUTH

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Barcode: PRE0550944-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 1384 | 1978-9-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; SURREY HILLS; W. OF P.E.

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Barcode: PRE0410004-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 21420 | 1960-9-8

South Africa, Eastern Cape, OLIFANTSKOP PASS

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Barcode: NH0076625-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 1115 | 1983-5-15

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Junction Clearwater and Plot 12, Umtamvuna Nature Reserve.

General notes: Habitat: grassland. Soil: Table Mountain Sandstone. Aspect: West. Moisture: dry. Height: 1,2m. Colour of flower: Cream.

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Barcode: PRE0720113-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholas, A, 2441 | 1986-12-14

South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI COAST; MKAMBATI NAT. RES.; ALONG MKAMBATI RIVER NR. WATERFALL/ EMPTIES INTO THE SEA.

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Barcode: PRE0410008-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 9927 | 1930-4-2

South Africa, Eastern Cape, BAAKENS RIVER VALLEY

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Barcode: PRE0685445-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillipson, PB, 34 | 1985-12-13

South Africa, Eastern Cape, SEYMOUR DIST.; GAIKA'S KOP.; SW FACING SLOPE AND SUMMIT. TOP AREA

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Barcode: NBG1456817-0 Collector(s) & number: Gillett, JB, 2466 | 1928-11-17

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Albany Dist. Howiesons Poort.

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Barcode: PRE0410025-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 12169 | 1930-12-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; SHELLY BAY

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Barcode: NBG1479860-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 8602 | 2015-12-7

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Amatoles; 5 km NW of Cata; western ridge of Ghulu Peak.

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Barcode: NH0127852-0 Collector(s) & number: Peacock, S, SBP090 | 1996-10-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, New Germany.

General notes: Stem erect. Flowers pale yellow. Vegetation type: grassland. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: sand/rocky. Exposure: full sun. Aspect: North West. Slope: 15º. Biotic effect: burnt. Other: unknown. Plant height: 50cm.

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Barcode: NH0028887-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 2314 | 1937-9-30

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Durnford: Zululand.

General notes: Flowers yellow. Herb.

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Barcode: NH0000019-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 3434 | 1882-9-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, In grass near Durban.

General notes: Flower: white.

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Barcode: NH0101472-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholas, A, 2441 | 1986-12-14

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Mkambati Nature Reserve, Transkei coast. Along the Mkambati river where the waterfall empties into the sea

General notes: Herb growing amongst rocks near river. A few erect stems are produced from a very tough, woody, basal stem. The leaves are ranked along these long (800m) herbaceous stems, but confined to the proximal half. The flowers are gathered together in tight, curved, apical racemes, the nodes elongating after pollination. The calyx is a purple-green colour, while the corolla is cream with purple/ mauve markings. Fruit is a podlike silicule. Not common.

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Barcode: PRE0410022-0 Collector(s) & number: Curator Pretoria Bot. Garden, 420 | 1897-4-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE

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Barcode: PRE0409964-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A740 | 1926-7-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP DIV.; CLARKSON

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Barcode: NBG1573544-0 Collector(s) & number: Hoekstra, RD, RDH #175 | 2023-11-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape. Garden Route. Oudtshoorn Division. Waboomsberg, Groot Swartberg, northern approach from the Gamkaskloof road.

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Barcode: NH0121964-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 1572 | 1997-10-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umzinto District, Dumisa, Fairfield Farm, towards the fire lookout.

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Barcode: PRE0410036-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 146 | 1888-9-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAHAMSTOWN; HILL TOPS.

General notes: Fl.[Flowering] Aug/Oct.

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Barcode: PRE0673518-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, BJ, 801 | 1985-12-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMTAMVUNA RIVER AREA; 4,9 KM FROM UMTAMVUNA BRIDGE ON ROAD TO PORT EDWARD.

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Barcode: PRE0410034-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 10751 | 1931-6-2

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALEXANDRIA DIST.; NEAR RAILWAY

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Barcode: PRE0832944-0 Collector(s) & number: Victor, JE, 1331 | 1995-4-29

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Albany District: Below radio tower on Highlands road from Grahamstown. Steep hill.

General notes: Grassy fynbos. Steep side of hill. SSW facing slope. Lemon-yellow petals with green veins.

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Barcode: NBG1456827-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 2611 | 1923-6-

South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna Dist. Uitvlugt.

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Barcode: NBG1523835-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7161 | 1967-10-6

South Africa, Western Cape, (Simonstown). Springholsgat just S. of Olifantsbos, C.G.H.N.R. Alt. c. 20'.

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Barcode: PRE0410042-0 Collector(s) & number: Drege, 7563 | -10-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE; ZUURBERG; N MT SLOPE

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Barcode: NH0028190-0 Collector(s) & number: McClean, APD, 298 | 1937-4-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, In open grasslands on Murchison Flats - near Oribi Gorge.

General notes: In open grasslands on Murchison Flats - near Oribi Gorge.

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Observation records

Date: 3/16/2018 11:56:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 4/4/2013 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 3/13/2015 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 12/10/2015 12:00:00 AM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 12/8/2015 12:00:00 AM

Eastern Cape

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Date: 11/20/2015 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 10/11/2016 12:00:00 AM

KwaZulu-Natal

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Date: 6/30/2016 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 11/18/2016 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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SERIES CHAPTER

Brassicaceae Struwig, M

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)698-715

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Brassicaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 437-442

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

1970

FLORA

Cruciferae Marais, W

Flora of Southern Africa 13: 1-118

Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria

No results found for Heliophila elongata (Thunb.) DC.

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