Erica paucifolia (J.C.Wendl.) E.G.H.Oliv. subsp. paucifolia
EN Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Calyx tube 4-angled, no glands on calyx lobes adaxially; anther pore half the length of theca; calyx long hirsute all over. From: Oliver, EGH. 2000. Systematics of Ericeae (Ericaceae-Ericiodeae) species with indehiscent and partially indehiscent fruits. Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 3-472. [All rights reserved]

Diagnostic description

The typical subspecies is distinguished by its 4-angled calyx-tube which is hirsute all over and does not possess large sessile glands on the adaxial surface of the lobes. From: Oliver, EGH. 2000. Systematics of Ericeae (Ericaceae-Ericiodeae) species with indehiscent and partially indehiscent fruits. Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 3-472. [All rights reserved]

Habitat

Sandy flats. From: Oliver, EGH. 2000. Systematics of Ericeae (Ericaceae-Ericiodeae) species with indehiscent and partially indehiscent fruits. Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 3-472. [All rights reserved]

Distribution

It has been recorded from two distinctly separate areas-the mountains around Houw Hoek and Kleinmond in the west and the lower slopes in the Hermanus area to the east. From: Oliver, EGH. 2000. Systematics of Ericeae (Ericaceae-Ericiodeae) species with indehiscent and partially indehiscent fruits. Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 3-472. [All rights reserved]

Flowering time

August to October

Occurrence records map

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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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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Erica paucifolia (J.C.Wendl.) E.G.H.Oliv. subsp. paucifolia
Synonym(s)

Blaeria paucifolia J.C.Wendl.

Published in: Coll. Pl. 2: 17 (1808)


Syndesmanthus paucifolius (J.C.Wendl.) Benth.

Published in: Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 7(2): 707 (1839)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Ericoideae

TRIBE Ericeae

GENUS Erica

SPECIES paucifolia

SUBSPECIES paucifolia

11 results for Erica paucifolia (J.C.Wendl.) E.G.H.Oliv. subsp. paucifolia

Specimen records

Barcode: GHPG$0003225-0 Collector(s) & number: Mostert, L, 226 | 1996-10-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Kleinmond. North West of berg and Veld.

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Barcode: NBG0258236-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 5578 | 1894-10-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Houwhoek.

General notes: Alt. 800 m.

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Barcode: NBG0258240-0 Collector(s) & number: Turner, RC, 827 | 2003-9-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Shaw's Pass, Klipspringerberg. Summit of pass.

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Barcode: NBG0258242-0 Collector(s) & number: Gillett, JB, 906 | 1928-9-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Houwhoek. S side.

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Barcode: PRE0516115-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, PRE 48391 | 1935--

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Region. Houw Hoek.

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Barcode: NBG0198858-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, s.n. | 2004-10-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon, northern slopes of Onrusberge near Glenfruin on southwestern corner, Karwyderskraal 584.

General notes: Uncommon. Veld 15 years old, but bushcut 7 years ago. Portions threatened by sand mining.

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Barcode: NBG0266108-0 Collector(s) & number: De Vos, MP, 263 | 1946-10-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Kleinmond, flats near the abattoir.

General notes: Flats. Few plants in one place. 4" high. Flowers rosy.

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Barcode: NBG0042015-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 7834 | 1938-8-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Houwhoek.

General notes: Alt. 1500 ft. Flowers pink.

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Barcode: NBG0063445-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, LE, 4084 | 1953-9-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Honingklip. Bot River.

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Barcode: NBG0258243-0 Collector(s) & number: De Vos, MP, 1427 | 1949-9-30

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Palmiet. Mountain ridge east of bridge.

General notes: Alt. ± 400 ft low. Shrubs 4 - 5 inch high.

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Barcode: NBG0176883-0 Collector(s) & number: Mostert, L, 226 | 1996-10-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Kleinmond. NW of Berg-en-Veld.

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2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Ericaceae Oliver, EGH

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 482-511

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2000

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Systematics of Ericeae (Ericaceae-Ericiodeae) species with indehiscent and partially indehiscent fruits Oliver, EGH

Contributions from the Bolus Herbarium 19: 3-472

No results found for Erica paucifolia (J.C.Wendl.) E.G.H.Oliv. subsp. paucifolia

Status

Status and criteria

EN

Assessor(s)

Plantae Coordinator

Bibliography

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Joshua, Q.J., Hofmeyr, M.D. and Henen, B.T. 2010. Seasonal and site variation in angulate tortoise diet and activity. Journal of Herpetology. 44:124-134

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Setlalekgomo M.R. and Winter, P.E.D. 2016a. The metabolic responses of adult angulate tortoise (<i>Chersina angulata</i>) to varying ambient temperatures. CIBtech Journal of Zoology. 5:61-72

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