PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / MALVALES / CYTINACEAE / CYTINUS / SANGUINEUS
Perennial herb, root holoparasite, dioecious; aerial parts orange or bright red (darker red). Stems up to 0.26 m high, fleshy. Leaves scale-like. Flowers 1-5; perianth funnel-shaped with ± 6 lacinulate lobes, glabrous or sparsely hairy outside, with glandular papillae inside; ± 6 nectar pockets at base. Male flowers with central staminal column; anthers with small horn-like processes above. Female flowers with inferior ovary, columnar style and globose stigma. Flowering time (July-)Aug.(-Nov.). From: Smithies, SJ. 2019. Cytinaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 851-851. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Dioecious, root parasite, up to 50 mm tall. Leaves scale-like, obovate. Flowers in sessile clusters, funnel-shaped, up to 50 mm long, lobes (5)6, mostly smooth, margins shortly incised, orange or vermilion. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Cytinaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 368-368. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Dioecious root parasite to 5(-10) cm. Leaves scale-like, obovate. Flowers in sessile clusters, orange to red or dark purplish, tepals (5)6, glabrous to shaggy. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Cytinaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 478-479. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
On various hosts like Passerina L., sandy loam on Witteberg quartzite, under grass and Passerina; river valley with Erica-Passerina community. Upper Karoo, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld, Albany Thicket. From: Smithies, SJ. 2019. Cytinaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 851-851. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Parasitic mostly on shrubby Asteraceae. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Cytinaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 368-368. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Sandy and stony flats and slopes, parasitic mostly on shrubby Asteraceae. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Cytinaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 478-479. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
W of Garies, Bokkeveld Mountains, northern Roggeveld to SW Cape to E Cape. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Cytinaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 368-368. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Namaqualand and W Karoo to Mossel Bay and S Karoo; absent from Cape Peninsula. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Cytinaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 478-479. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
July
45 to 1065 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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Indigenous
Endemic
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Names and Sources
Aphyteia multiceps Burch.
Cytinus dioicus Juss.
Hypolepis sanguinea (Thunb.) Pers.
Phelypaea sanguinea Thunb.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| aardroos | Afrikaans | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Malvales
FAMILY Cytinaceae
GENUS Cytinus
SPECIES sanguineus
54 results for Cytinus sanguineus (Thunb.) Fourc.
Year
Barcode: PRE0371755-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, STE 29968 | --
South Africa, Northern Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; GIFBERG; PLATEAU TO W. OF TOP OF THE PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371763-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 7511 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, MOSSEL BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371752-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 1510 | 1830-8-
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM; ON THE MT. AT HEMEL-EN-AARDE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0174257-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, LD, 628 | 1981-8-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Velddrif. Rocher Pan Nature Reserve, between inspection quraters and S track, close to track.
General notes: Yellow-brown well-drained sandy soil, full sun. Herbaceous parasite, 0.02 tall, only tips showing above sand. Red flowers, local occurrence rare, strandveld of the West Coast (Acocks Veld Type 34).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371749-0 Collector(s) & number: Hurling, PRE 52533 | 1929-7-
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; BONNIEVALE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0159245-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, 510 | 1997-8-22
South Africa, Western Cape, Cederberg. Wuppertal. Boesmanskloof.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0878377-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 16469 | 2021-9-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury District. ca. 3 km SW of Riebeek Kasteel. Farm: Botmas Kloof 661; section Welgevonden. 33.403056°S 18.881667°E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0457028-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 22254 | 1962-6-21
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; NAPKY; S. OF SWELLENDAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0092959-0 Collector(s) & number: Shepherd, s.n. | 1971-8-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Mossel Bay. Little Brak River.
General notes: Maroon flowers. Female.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371750-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, PRE 52534 | 1929-8-23
South Africa, Western Cape, VREDENBURG DIST.; FLATS NR. VREDENBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0484694-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 6085 | 1976-9-4
South Africa, Cape Province, BERGOPKLIP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0123442-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Berkel, NJ, 379 | 1981-8-26
South Africa, Northern Cape, Hondeklipbaai. Lat. 30° 34' 46"S, Long. 17° 33, 84"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0109578-0 Collector(s) & number: Loubser, JW, 3835 | 1975-8-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Altitude: 200-400m.
General notes: Parasite on roots of Enocephalus africanus.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0997031-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 3112 | 2007-8-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale District. Jongensfontein.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0174249-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 8919 | 1986-9-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Northern Roggeveld. Knegtsbank, kloof N of farm.
General notes: South slopes with dense scrub. Single group of plants growing beneath bush of Elytropapus rhinocerotis: flowers plum coloured.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0174250-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, CM, 1334 | 1983-8-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Nieuwoudtville, Meulsteensvlei.
General notes: All round vlei, deep sand. Occasional holoparasite on roots of Euryops. Bright red, waxy petals. "Aardroos".
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371751-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 293 | 1909-5-
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIV.; ZANDHOOGTE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0174254-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Zyl, L, 4114 | 1990-7-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Elandsbaai area. Draaihoek, ± 20 km N Dwarskersbos.
General notes: Bushveld behind first dune. Deep white sand. Single bulb parasites on Euphorbia caput-medu-sae.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371753-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 17271 | 1953-9-27
South Africa, Northern Cape, CALVINIA DIV.; LOKENBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371768-0 Collector(s) & number: Michell, MR, 119 | 1922-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, HILL W. OF COGMANS KLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1564970-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 9808 | 2019-8-17
South Africa, Western Cape, 8 km NE Struisbaai, Zoetendals Vlei 280, S bank Heuningnes River. Lat: 34° 42' 46.5" S; Long: 20° 05' 42.4" E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0174258-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, CM, 1063 | 1982-10-6
South Africa, Western Cape, E end of Anysberg near Ladismith. Summit near beacon on plateau amongst boulders.
General notes: Very rare root-parasite,
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0111470-0 Collector(s) & number: Jamieson, R, 89 | 1975-8-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. 3 miles north of turnoff to Goedverwag, Piketberg,
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0043536-0 Collector(s) & number: Leipoldt, CL, 939 | 1898-9-
South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1487398-0 Collector(s) & number: Naude, J, PB 960 | 2005-7-25
South Africa, Western Cape,
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0122663-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, s.n. | 1982-8-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Behind Standford Cove, near Gansbaai. ± sea level.
General notes: Sandy soil. Seen for the first time 1982-08-14 although have regularly walked in that area. Red.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0043534-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 4847 | 1894-8-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Saron.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0694227-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, CM, 1334 | 1983-8-8
South Africa, Western Cape, NIEUWOUDTVILLE; MEULSTEENSVLEI; FARM ON EDGE OF ESCARPMENT. AROUND VLEI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0174252-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, CJ, 2107 | 1979-7-31
South Africa, Western Cape, De Hoop - Potberg Nature Reserve. Windhoek. Middle part of Rietkloof.
General notes: Limestone talus at foot of cliff. Root parasite on Eriocephalus (Burger No. 2106). Bright red above ground. Small colony.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1467984-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 8360 | 2013-8-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sandveld; Roode Heuvel 502; NE of Groen River mouth.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0696554-0 Collector(s) & number: Bodkin, AA, 8959 | 1901-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN.; TYGERBERG.; IN DUNES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0174251-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 7915 | 1981-7-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale. Droëvlakte, Takkiesfontein in valley betweeb limestone ridges.
General notes: Heavily grazed, scrub/thicket, sandy soil, level ground. N aspect, full sun. 0.05m tall, annual parasite, flowers brilliant red, appear at ground level. Stem underground with pink scale-leaves, only one plant seen. Very rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0174248-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, CM, 1737 | 1984-8-6
South Africa, Western Cape, De Hoop. Hamerkop.
General notes: Limestone, south-eastern slope. Rare root parasite with red flowers on Cullimia.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0086594-0 Collector(s) & number: Kerfoot, O, 5940 | 1947-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Middelberg; Cedarberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371769-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 23733 | 1965-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIV.; HILL TO NE. OF VERKEERDEVLEI DAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0174253-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 3892 | 1978-7-31
South Africa, Western Cape, Moorreesburg district. Swartfontein farm.
General notes: South aspect in E gorge. Well-drained loamy soil. Veld Type 46. Southerly aspect on moderate slope. Very rare and parasitic on eriocephalus.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0151514-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 2321 | 1991-8-20
South Africa, Northern Cape, Hondeklipbaai. Farm Dik Nek, 2.7km W of entrance road on main road to Hondeklipbaai.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0102134-0 Collector(s) & number: le Roux, GJ, s.n. | 1974-9-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Mossel Bay. George. South Wall-at-Sea.
General notes: In sandy soil. Near sea. 3 cm in height. Maroon flowers. No odour.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0760839-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9306 | 2002-9-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres District, N of Ceres. Blinkberg. Footslopes of Blinkberg.
General notes: Moderate slope. Height: ± 3-4 cm. Plant forming red inflorescence above ground.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0174259-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 147 | 1974-6-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Boomplaas, Cango Valley. On higher slopes of dry hills western side of valley.
General notes: Dark Portwine colour. Parasite on Passerina possible.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0732051-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 5794 | 1988-8-29
South Africa, Western Cape, LAMBERT'S BAY; NORTIER EXPT. FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0276705-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, G, 363 | 2011-8-31
South Africa, Western Cape, Paardeberg, between Wellington & Malmesbury. Kwepersfontein, ±350 m SSE of labourers cottages. 33.55491' S; 18.82494' E.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Boland Granite Fynbos vegetation. Gentle, mountain slope. Well-drained, sandy soil. Granite. Partial shade. W aspect. No biotic effect seen. Parasite. Flowers red. Thick white fleshy underground. Plant height ±5 cm. Attached to roots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0209641-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 3112 | 2007-8-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Jongensfontein.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Hill slope. Well-drained, stony, loam soil. Calcrete. No biotic effect seen. Parasite. Flowers blackish purple.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0484144-0 Collector(s) & number: van der Merwe, CV, 2886 | 1976-7-
South Africa, Western Cape, VROLIJKHEID NAT. RES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Cytinaceae Smithies, SJIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)851-851
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Cytinaceae Snijman, DAIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 368-368
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Cytinaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 478-479
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2006
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A new species of Cytinus (Cytinaceae) from South Africa and Swaziland, with a key to the southern African species Burgoyne, PMNovon 16: 315-319
1967
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Cytinus sanguineus (Thunb.) Fourc. Oliver, EGH; Anderson, VFFlowering Plants of Africa 38: , t.1486
1901
No results found for Cytinus sanguineus (Thunb.) Fourc.
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