PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / GENTIANALES / RUBIACEAE / RUBIOIDEAE / ANTHOSPERMAE / CARPACOCE / SCABRA / SCABRA
Dwarf shrub, ('bisexual'), ('female') or occasionally ('bisexual') + ('female'), ('bisexual') + ('male') or ('male), many-stemmed, often rounded to ± cylindrical, sometimes slightly fetid. Stems (80-)150-400(-450) mm long, sparsely to ± much branched, branches ascending to ± spreading, not densely leafy. Leaves decussate; blades (3-)5-15(-18) x (0.6-)0.8-2(-2.5) mm, linear(-lanceolate), ascending to erect, ericoid, often shallowly concave above or semiterete in section, scabrid at least on margins; stipular sheath cup-shaped. Flowers solitary or paired, ± sessile to shortly pedicellate, fruiting pedicels sometimes elongating to c. 7 mm; calyx 5(-6)-merous, lobes (2.5-)4-6 mm long, linear-lanceolate, subequal, spreading to ± erect; corolla 5(-6)-merous, yellowish green, often with reddish brown or brownish purple streaks. ('bisexual'), ('male'): tube 1.5-2.5 mm long, lobes 2.5-4 x 1-2 mm; anthers 2-2.5(-3) mm long; ('bisexual'): gynoecium as in ('female'); ('male'): small rudimentary ovary and stigmas present. ('female'): tube 0.3-0.6 mm long, lobes 0.5-1.2 x 0.4-0.5 mm; stigmas 2, (4-)5-9 mm long; ovary c. 1.5-2.0 mm long. Fruit green, turning grey-brown, c. 2-3 x (2.5-)3.0-3.5 mm, ± turbinate to subglobose, 2-seeded; diaspore c. 1.5-2.5 x 1.0-1.5 mm, greyish white to dark grey, ± elliptical to obovate in dorsal view, dorsal side convex, ventral side plane to slightly concave, ± rugose and ribbed. From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY]
Growing mostly in sandy areas on mountain slopes or on ridges and amongst rocks; confined to arid Fynbos types. From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY]
In drier inland areas, from the Calvinia distr. southeast and south to the Laingsburg and Worcester distr. From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY]
488 to 1220 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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Names and Sources
Anthospermum scabrum Thunb.
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Gentianales
FAMILY Rubiaceae
SUBFAMILY Rubioideae
TRIBE Anthospermae
GENUS Carpacoce
SPECIES scabra
SUBSPECIES scabra
16 results for Carpacoce scabra (Thunb.) Sond. subsp. scabra
Barcode: PRE0786514-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 1224 | 1985-11-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Jonkersberg: Outeniqua Mountains, lower S slopes of Engelseberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0486301-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 23705 | 1965-9-12
South Africa, Western Cape, CERES DIV.; PIENAARS KLOOF; POORT N. OF PIENAARSKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0202431-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 3543 | 2005-9-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Calvinia. Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, about 0.4km S of main gate and car park on Groot Tuin, along path.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159140-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 17377 | 1953-10-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, CALVINIA DIV.; LOKENBURG
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Barcode: PRE0570208-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 527 | 2000-9-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville. Groot Tuin 653. W13. 31° 27' 3''S 19° 04' 04''E
General notes: "Sagte steeknaald plantjie." Acocks Veld Type 69. Plateau. Well-drained. White. Loamy soil. Soil substrate. Fynbos vegetation. Bush cut. N aspect. Gentle slope. Local. Common. Evergreen. Perennial. Erect. Dwarf shrub. Flower colour purple. Plant height 30
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159143-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, SAM 64194 | 1947-1-
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; PALMIET RIVER MTS; NR. PALMIET RIVER
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Barcode: PRE0159135-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 9054 | 1897-10-3
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM; KOUEBERG; WUPPERTHAL
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Barcode: PRE0159136-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 1428 | 1938-9-18
South Africa, Western Cape, CERES DIV.; KAROOPOORT
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Barcode: PRE0159141-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 4360 | 1953-10-13
South Africa, Cape Province, CALVINIA DIV.; LOKENBURG; 21 MI. S. OF NIEUWOUDTVILLE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0732048-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 5784 | 1988-8-25
South Africa, Cape Province, ELANDSFONTEIN FARM; N OF KOEKENAAP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0576874-0 Collector(s) & number: Rubin, F, 466 | 1997-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, Wildernis National Park: Rondevlei, clearfelled pine plantation.
General notes: Dune fynbos. Sand. Kroesbossie.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0172728-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 527 | 2000-9-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville. Groot Tuin 653. W13. 31° 27' 3''S 19° 04' 04''E
General notes: "Sagte steeknaald plantjie." Acocks Veld Type 69. Plateau. Well-drained. White. Loamy soil. Soil substrate. Fynbos vegetation. Bush cut. N aspect. Gentle slope. Local. Common. Evergreen. Perennial. Erect. Dwarf shrub. Flower colour purple. Plant height 30
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159142-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 4327 | 1953-10-12
South Africa, Cape Province, CALVINIA DIV.; LOKENBURG; 21 MI. S. OF NIEUWOUDVILLE
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Barcode: PRE0159144-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 23743 | 1965-9-16
South Africa, Western Cape, CERES DIV.; HOOP EN UITKOMST; SWARTUGGENS 9 MI. NNE. OF HOOP EN UITKOMST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0624851-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 4445 | 1979-7-12
South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIST.; KALBASKRAAL; BOUNDARY BETWEEN CHATSWORTH AND GROENFONTEIN FARMS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0159138-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 17356 | 1953-10-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, CALVINIA DIV.; LOKENBURG; ARID RIDGES W. OF RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
1986
FLORA
Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae Puff, CFlora of Southern Africa 31(1),21-75
Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria
No results found for Carpacoce scabra (Thunb.) Sond. subsp. scabra
Status and criteria
LC
Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Pennington, K.M. 1962. Descriptions of a new <i>Neptis</i>, new Lycaenidae, and records of rare species and additions to the list of Southern African Rhopalocera (Lepidoptera). Journal of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa. 25:266-286
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Heath, A. and Pringle, E.L. 2004. A review of the southern African genus <i>Thestor</i> Hübner (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Miletinae). Metamorphosis. 15:90-151
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