Oligomeris dipetala (Aiton) Turcz. var. dipetala
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Leaves linear to oblong or linear-lanceolate, (2-)3-10 (-25) x (0.3-)0.5-1(-2.4) mm. Filaments usually 1-2 mm long. Capsules subspherical to ovoid. From: Leistner, OA. 1970. Resedaceae. Fl. S. Africa 13: 177-184. Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Perennial herb. Stems erect or procumbent, up to 0.7 m long, often ribbed. Leaves alternate; fascicled; blade linear or narrowly spathulate, 3-10 x 0.5-1.0 mm. Flowers: in spikes, 50100 mm long; sepals with broad, white margins; petals white, sometimes tinged pink; Oct.-Apr. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Resedaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 716-717. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Found on alkaline, usually more or less calcareous sandy to clayey soils on or near limestone outcrops, in brackish depressions or riverbeds or the marginal zone of pans. From: Leistner, OA. 1970. Resedaceae. Fl. S. Africa 13: 177-184. Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Dwarf Karroid Shrubland. Riverine scrub. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Resedaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 716-717. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Occurs throughout the area of the species with the exception of the Namib desert. From: Leistner, OA. 1970. Resedaceae. Fl. S. Africa 13: 177-184. Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

October to April

Altitude

460 to 1435 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
Oligomeris dipetala (Aiton) Turcz. var. dipetala
Synonym(s)

Holopetalum burchellii Mull.Arg.


Holopetalum pumilum Turcz.


Oligomeris burchellii (Mull.Arg.) Harv.


Oligomeris capensis (Thunb.) Harv.


Oligomeris capensis (Thunb.) Harv. var. capensis


Oligomeris capensis (Thunb.) Harv. var. burchellii (Mull.Arg.) Abdallah


Oligomeris capensis (Thunb.) Harv. var. pumila (Harv.) Perkins


Oligomeris capensis (Thunb.) Harv. var. virgata Harv.


Oligomeris dipetala (Aiton) Turcz. var. capensis (Thunb.) Mull.Arg.


Oligomeris dipetala (Aiton) Turcz. var. pumila (Harv.) Mull.Arg.


Oligomeris dipetala (Aiton) Turcz. var. virgata (Harv.) Mull.Arg.


Oligomeris frutescens Dinter


Oligomeris lycopodioides Schinz & Dinter


Oligomeris upingtoniae Dinter


Reseda capensis Thunb.


Reseda dipetala Aiton


Reseda microphylla C.Presl


Resedella dipetala (Aiton) Webb & Berthel.


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SPECIES dipetala

VARIETY dipetala

50 results for Oligomeris dipetala (Aiton) Turcz. var. dipetala

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0610838-0 Collector(s) & number: Kolberg, HH, HK1076 | 2001-4-4

Namibia, 8 km along D2414 from junction with D2121 towards Okahandja.

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Barcode: PRE0386762-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, PRE 1010 | 1936-10-16

South Africa, Free State, GRIQUALAND WEST; MOSTERTSHOEK; MARGIN OF LIMESTONE VLEI BEYOND MOSTERTS HOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0991136-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 6482 | 2016-4-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Postmasburg District. Kolomela mine: SW of Postmasburg. Kappies Kareeboom 540. Floodplain along drainage line.

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Barcode: NBG0154498-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, GF, 5554 | 1995-2-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. Vioolsdrif. Richtersveld National Park. Tributary of Gannakouriep River.

General notes: Karoo vegetation. Sand substrate. Lithology: igneous granitic. Flowers don't seem to be open.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0384142-0 Collector(s) & number: Basson, J, 259 | 1957-3-

Namibia, MALTAHOHE

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Barcode: PRE0384135-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 82 | 1928-6-1

Namibia, Otjiwarongo, WATERBERG; QUICKBORN

General notes: 4 bushes only.

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Barcode: PRE0384157-0 Collector(s) & number: Henrici, MGA, 2857 | 1935-10-15

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; KALABASDRIFT

General notes: Frequent. Eagerly eaten.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0386756-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 9590 | 1943-1-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, HUTCHINSON

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Barcode: PRE0384148-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 18170 | 1955-5-17

Namibia, Karas, WARMBAD DIST.; CHARLYS PUTS; 4.5 MI. S. OF PUTS IN GEINAB RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0384145-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 13476 | 1973-5-10

Namibia, TSABICHAB (PART OF N; AM QUELLBACH

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Barcode: PRE0041097-0 Collector(s) & number: Bezuidenhout, H, 795HB | 1995-4-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Augrabieswaterval Nasionale Park: Noordekant van Oranjerivier, oewerbos.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0384144-0 Collector(s) & number: Dinter, MK, 7407 | 1934-5-5

Namibia, GROOTFONTEIN; ABENAB

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Barcode: PRE0457786-0 Collector(s) & number: van Vuuren, DRJ, 1102 | 1960-4-26

Namibia, GIBEON DIST.; LEKKERWATER FARM; LEKKERWATER FARM 32 MI. E. OF ARANOS SLOPES OF PAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0384149-0 Collector(s) & number: Schoenfelder, EBW, 468 | 1934-1-20

Namibia, GROOTFONTEIN

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Barcode: PRE0814378-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlieben, H-J E, 11580 | 1969-9-26

Namibia, Between Klein Karas and Seeheim.

General notes: Sandy plains with bushes. Annual herb. Flowers greenish-white.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0386771-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14556 | 1948-6-29

South Africa, Western Cape, MONTAGU DIV.; WARMWATERBERG; HOT SPRINGS

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Barcode: PRE0384136-0 Collector(s) & number: Dinter, MK, 7407 | 1934-5-3

Namibia, GROOTFONTEIN; ABENAB

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Barcode: PRE0384132-0 Collector(s) & number: Jensen, MK, 301 | 1969-7-8

Namibia, NAMIB DESERT PARK; MID-HAMILTON RANGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0821735-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 15087 | 1978-4-18

Namibia, Okaukuejo District: Etosha Pan; 2km South of the Pan, near a small pan.

General notes: Det: J.W.H. Giess

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Barcode: PRE0384163-0 Collector(s) & number: Henrici, MGA, 2857 | 1935-10-15

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; KALABASDRIFT

General notes: Eagerly eaten. Frequent.

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Barcode: PRE0384171-0 Collector(s) & number: Alexander-Prior, RC, PRE 53246 | 1847-11-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0386764-0 Collector(s) & number: Moran, JJC, TRV 20224 | 1919-4-

South Africa, Northern Cape, KIMBERLEY; RIETPAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0385240-0 Collector(s) & number: Burchell, WJ, 1850 | --

South Africa, Northern Cape, GRIQUATOWN; KLAARWATER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0564309-0 Collector(s) & number: Maguire, B, 7937 | 1969-12-18

Botswana, Kweneng District: Takatokwane. (Possibly Tokotswane/Takatshwane on Maguire's labels.) .3 - .6km SW of the camp.

General notes: Sub woody stems and branches, decumbo-ascending to erect.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0384146-0 Collector(s) & number: Schoenfelder, EBW, 481 | 1934-1-20

Namibia, GROOTFONTEIN

General notes: Similar to S 468 but no smell.

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Barcode: PRE0386766-0 Collector(s) & number: Sim, TR, 5965 | 1902-1-

South Africa, Northern Cape, HANOVER

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Barcode: PRE0386761-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, PRE 991 | 1936-10-16

South Africa, Northern Cape, GRIQUALAND WEST; BENOUDHEIDSFONTEIN

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Barcode: PRE0384133-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 5233 | 1955-8-19

Namibia, GAUTSCHA PAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0384134-0 Collector(s) & number: Watt, J, 2397 | 1957-8-17

Namibia, KALAHARI; GAUTSCHA PAN

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Barcode: PRE0543475-0 Collector(s) & number: Peeters, GG, 438 | 1977-12-16

South Africa, North West, BOPHUTHATSWANA; TAUNG; KAAP PLATEAU

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Barcode: PRE0384161-0 Collector(s) & number: Kies, P, 216 | 1943-10-26

South Africa, Free State, KOFFIEFONTEIN; DRIEFONTEIN; BRAKPAN

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Barcode: PRE0384150-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 82 | 1928-1-30

Namibia, Okahandja, OKAHANDJA

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Barcode: PRE0386758-0 Collector(s) & number: Wilman, M, PRE 53242 | 1920-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, NEWLANDS

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Barcode: PRE0375439-0 Collector(s) & number: Davidse, G, 6354 | 1974-2-4

Namibia, GIBEON; AUOB RIVER; 50 KM. SE. OF STAMPRIET ALONG RD. TO GOCHAS

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Barcode: PRE0384159-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 5402 | 1928-1-

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; KNOFFELFONTEIN; CAMP BEHIND HOMESTEAD

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Barcode: PRE0384154-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 4955 | 1933-1-

South Africa, Western Cape, OLIFANTS RIVER; WARMBATHS

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Barcode: PRE0462048-0 Collector(s) & number: Jooste, JF, 201 | 1974-11-

South Africa, Northern Cape, PETRUSVILLE DIST.; ROLFONTEIN NAT. RES.

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Barcode: PRE0804197-0 Collector(s) & number: Gubb, AA, 150-82 | 1981-2-13

South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape; Rust Farm. Relevé: 150.

General notes: Kalahari thornveld. Level plain. Moderately, temporarily moist. Brown soil and calcrete pebbles. Level W-facing slope. Rather heavily browsed and grazed.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0992735-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 6719 | 2017-3-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, Poatmasburg District. Kolomela mine: SW of Postmasburg. Ploegfontein 487. In dreineringslyn.

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Barcode: PRE0386773-0 Collector(s) & number: Bryant, EG, 1176 | 1935-11-

South Africa, Northern Cape, PRIESKA DIV.; NIEKERKSHOOP; 28 MI. N. OF PRIESKA

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Barcode: PRE0099388-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 10164 | 1998-3-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, North west of Kimberley; Near Koopmansfontein Agricultural Research Station turn off, on road to Kuruman. Pan.

General notes: Pan area next to road. Gentle rolling terrain. Mainly calcrete. Veld good after good follow up rains. Vegetation very short along edge of pan on higher ground. Flowers white with purple.

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Barcode: PRE0384166-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 8440 | 1973-4-3

South Africa, Northern Cape, POFADDER; SPRUIT JUST OUTSIDE TOWN WHERE RD. TO SPRINGBOK AND PELLA DIVIDE

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Barcode: PRE0384153-0 Collector(s) & number: Campbell, J, 1 | 1971-4-21

Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; PAN 2 MI. N. OF CAMP

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Barcode: PRE0610459-0 Collector(s) & number: de Beer, GCO, B12 | 1981-4-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, KALAHARI GEMSBOKPARK; KLEIN SKRIJ PAN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0384168-0 Collector(s) & number: Sim, TR, 5965 | 1902-1-

South Africa, Northern Cape, HANOVER

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Barcode: PRE0384138-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, 604 | 1974-1-18

Namibia, ETOSHA PAN NAT PARK; GEMSBOKVLAKTE; DETOUR JUST S. OF VLAKTE

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Barcode: PRE0637971-0 Collector(s) & number: Blom, CD, 197 | 1983-5-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, DE AAR DIST.; HENOPSKRAAL; 40 KM N VAN DE AAR - POLFONTEINPAD

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Barcode: PRE0386767-0 Collector(s) & number: Webb, D, 6 | 1937-12-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, GORDONIA; ABIQUAS PUTS; WHERE MOLOPO RIVER DAMMED UP IN 1934

General notes: New plant. Seedsprobably brought down by river.

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Barcode: PRE0839739-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 2419 | 1994-6-14

South Africa, Northern Cape, Gordonia: Augrabies National Park.

General notes: Langs dreineringslyn. Plant hoogte: .35 cm. Kruid: vrugbeginsel verkleur oranje. Blom ligpienk.

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Barcode: PRE0386772-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 30026 | --

South Africa, Northern Cape, COLESBERG DIV.; NAAUWPOORT

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2017

SERIES CHAPTER

Resedaceae Retief, E; Meyer, NL

In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 716-717

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

1970

FLORA

Resedaceae Leistner, OA

Flora of Southern Africa 13: 177-184

Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria

1966

BOOK

Prodromus: einer flora von Südwestafrika, Vol. 49 Wildenauer, J

J. Cramer, Lehre

1860

FLORA

Ranunculaceae to Connaraceae Harvey, WH; Sonder, OW

Flora Capensis 1: 1-546

Lovell Reeve & Co., London

No results found for Oligomeris dipetala (Aiton) Turcz. var. dipetala

Status

Status and criteria

NE

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