PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / MALVALES / THYMELAEACEAE / INCERTAE SEDIS / PASSERINA / RUBRA
Much-branched, erect shrubs, with rigid branchlets and inflorescences or smaller, extensively branched, rounded shrublets under arid, calcareous habitat conditions, (0.2-)0.3-0.75(-1.1) m high. Stems: older ones grey-brown, indurate, and sclerenchyma fibres exposed; young stems reddish brown, indumentum whitish tomentose, forming lengthwise patterns with cork on older branches, which gradually become glabrous; cork Assuring lengthwise; internodes longer than leaves during prolific lengthening of branchlets or shorter under arid conditions. Leaves greyish green, ascending, appressed. decussate and rigid, or under arid conditions, imbricate (overlapping 5-30%), appressed or ascending, diverging at an angle of up to 30°; lamina narrowly lanceolate or oblong, longitudinally folded, triangular in section, length x depth 2.4-4.3 x 0.7 mm, adaxial surface concave, tomentose, abaxial surface glabrous; base sessile; apex obtuse: margins glabrous, involute. Inflorescences with conspicuous, multiflowered main and co-florescences; spikes robust, rigid, extended, narrowly ellipsoid, with rows of enlarged, decussate, pointed bracts, 20-30-flowered, arrangement subterminal, axis white-tomentose, proliferating growth common. Bracts grey-green, rose-tinted during flowering time, ascending, imbricate, widely ovate, midrib shortly extended into a point, length x depth (4.3-)5.1 x 1.8(-2.0) mm; older bracts folded lengthwise along midrib, younger bracts adaxially concave (inside), abaxially slightly convex (outside), villous inside, glabrous outside, coriaceous; wings widely ovate, chartaceous, ±5-ribbed, reticulately veined; base cuneate: apex acute; margins ciliate in distal half. Floral envelope ±8.4 mm long, papyraceous and yellow-pink during pollination, dehydrated after shedding of pollen, turning red to brown. Hypanthium glabrous at ovary, neck exserted. sparsely pubescent, ±2 mm long. Sepals: outer sepals cymbiform. Ad- and abaxially glabrous, inner sepals obovate, adaxially scantilly tomentose, abaxially glabrous. Androecium with filaments of antipetalous whorl ±0.7 mm and those of antisepalous whorl ±1.7 mm long; anthers ovoid, ±0.9 x 0.3 mm, sub-basifixed, 2-thecous and 4-locular. Ovary ±2.1 x 1.1 mm. Fruit an achene with pericarp membranous and dry, ±2.1 x 1.2 mm, enveloped by persistent, loosely arranged hypanthium, breaking up at neck base due to dehydration and torsification of tissue, resulting in the sepals and androecium being shed. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Van Wyk, AE. 2003. Taxonomy of the genus Passerina (Thymelaeaceae). Bothalia 33(1): 59-98. [CC BY]
Shrub or dwarf shrub, 0.3-1.1 m high. Leaves greyish green, decussate, rigid, narrowly lanceolate or oblong, longitudinally folded, 2.4-0.7 mm long, apex obtuse, adaxial surface concave, tomentose, abaxial surface glabrous. Bracts: adaxial surface completely villous; midrib shortly extended into a short point, apex acute, wings ± 5-ribbed. Spikes robust, rigid and extended, glaucous, with up to 30 fertile, enlarged bracts. Flowers papyraceous, yellow-pink, turning red. Hypanthium: neck ± 2.0 mm long, glabrous to sparsely pubescent. Flowering time Oct.-Dec. From: Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Thymelaeaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1561-1577. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Shrublet to 1 m. Leaves lanceolate, hairy beneath, 2.5-5.0 mm long, bracts spreading, ovate-acuminate. Flowers in long, lax spikes, tube ± 3 mm long, neck ± 1 mm long. Fruits dry. From: Bredenkamp, CL. 2012. Thymelaeaceae: Passerina L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 776-777. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
The distribution of P. rubra partly coincides with that of P. corymbosa, P. montivaga and P. falcifolia. P. rubra is a smaller shrub (average height 0.3-0.75 m), often occurring in calcareous soil. It is distinguished from the other three species which are taller (average heights 1-2 m), and especially from P. falcifolia, which is a tall shrub or a small tree (up to 3.04 m), often associated with indigenous forests. P. rubra may also be separated by the inflorescences which have extended, robust spikes, with up to 30 fertile, enlarged bracts. The bracts are typified by the midrib which is shortly extended into a point and by the wings which are adaxially tomentose, widely ovate, chartaceous, ± 5-ribbed and reticulately veined. Flowers are distinguished by the exserted hypanthium neck, which is ± 2 mm long and glabrous to sparsely pubescent. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Van Wyk, AE. 2003. Taxonomy of the genus Passerina (Thymelaeaceae). Bothalia 33(1): 59-98. [CC BY]
These plants are often pioneers in disturbed areas and along roadsides. This species occurs in grassland on sandstone and it is also found on semi-karroid, dry, rocky hillsides. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Van Wyk, AE. 2003. Taxonomy of the genus Passerina (Thymelaeaceae). Bothalia 33(1): 59-98. [CC BY]
Ancient dunes and flats abounding in limestone, also in grassland on sandstone and semi-karroid, dry, rocky hillsides; Upper Karoo, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld, Rainshadow Valley Karoo, Albany Thicket, Sub-Escarpment Savanna. From: Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Thymelaeaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1561-1577. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Stony and sandy flats. From: Bredenkamp, CL. 2012. Thymelaeaceae: Passerina L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 776-777. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Passerina rubra is near endemic to the CFR, occurring in the Langeberg, Karoo Mountain and Southeastern Centres, as well as southern parts of the Eastern Cape. It most commonly occurs in a belt between the coast and the 33°S latitude and from 20° to 26°E longitude. P. rubra is distributed from the Bontebok National Park in the Swellendam District, eastwards to Gowie’s Kloof near Grahamstown. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Van Wyk, AE. 2003. Taxonomy of the genus Passerina (Thymelaeaceae). Bothalia 33(1): 59-98. [CC BY]
Riversdale to E Cape. From: Bredenkamp, CL. 2012. Thymelaeaceae: Passerina L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 776-777. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
October to November
70 to 1370 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
Passerina filiformis L. var. squarrosa Meisn.
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Malvales
FAMILY Thymelaeaceae
SUBFAMILY Incertae Sedis
GENUS Passerina
SPECIES rubra
57 results for Passerina rubra C.H.Wright
Year
Barcode: NBG0272202-0 Collector(s) & number: Logie, C, CR4047 | 2009-11-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Beside entrance road to Bushbuck Garden, N bank of Kromme River, NE of wall of Mpofu Dam, near Humansdorp. 34°05'16.2" S; 24°41'55.2" E.
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Barcode: PRE0741795-0 Collector(s) & number: Hoole, TT, N10 | 1976-10-18
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBANY; GRAHAMSTOWN; COMMONAGE NEAR DRIVE-IN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0486747-0 Collector(s) & number: Scharf, HT, 1961 | 1976-9-29
South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; ZWARTKOPS CATCHMENT; GROENDAL FOR. RES. GRT. WINTERHOEK MT. RANGE
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Barcode: PRE0318107-0 Collector(s) & number: Brink, E, 232 | 1971-10-17
South Africa, Eastern Cape, EASTERN CAPE; GRAHAMSTOWN; MILITARY CAMP 3 MI. FROM GRAHAMSTOWN OFFCRADOCK RD.
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Barcode: PRE0318026-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, PJ, 526 | 1959-8-18
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALEXANDRIA DIST.; ADDO OLIFANT NAT. PA; ZUURKOP
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Barcode: PRE0465299-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 3251 | 1975-9-17
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; MARKMAN INDUSTRIAL A
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0831912-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 2779 | -10-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Near Cradock Town, Algoa Bay, to east side of Port Elizabeth.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0321047-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3413 | 1962-7-14
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; BREEDE RIVER; ON CREEK ALONG BREEDE RIVER N. OF NAT. RD. BRIDGE
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Barcode: PRE0354883-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 903 | 1969-9-25
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP; 8.5 MI. FROM HUMANSDORP ON RD. TO CAPE ST. FRANCIS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0838419-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 271 | 1994-9-21
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Colchester: Langs die N2 na Port Elizabeth. 33°43'10,4"S 25°46'48,6"E
General notes: Kusbosse. Sandgrond. Goeie dreinering. Vol son. Helling: gelyk. Plant hoogte: 1.5 m. Blomme rooi. Volop.
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Barcode: PRE0318015-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 12 | 1971-9-5
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PATERSON; VISTA PLAAS 5 KM. VANAF PATERSON OP PAD NA MIMOSA
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Barcode: PRE0318105-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 4492 | 1897-10-3
South Africa, Western Cape, MUISKRAAL; GARCIAS PASS; NR. GARCIAS PASS
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Barcode: PRE0318020-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 1874 | 1973-9-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; GREENBUSHES; FLATS SW. OF GREENBUSHES W. OF PORT ELIZABETH
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Barcode: PRE0831881-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 4492 | 1897-10-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale District: Muiskraal; Near Garcia's Pass.
General notes: Not types, cited by Thoday.
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Barcode: PRE0318110-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 2836 | 1971-9-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; MARKMAN; INDUSTRIAL AREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0798117-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 905 | 1994-9-20
South Africa, Eastern Cape, S33 45' 07.5'' E25 40'16.1'' Port Elizabeth district, 2 Km E from Kouga.
General notes: On left side of road, disturbed, full sun. Flowering profusely, yellowgreen to red. Anthers conspicious. Glutaraldehyde, Carnoy. 11:30 B/W: C: S:
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1002165-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, ZS, 1039 | 2006-9-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, S of Grahamstown, Belton Trails Farm, ca. 20 km NW from Kenton-on-Sea on Salem Road (R343). Alt: 200-250 m.
General notes: Presumably the same as Rogers et al. 1037. Photos.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0838424-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 283 | 1994-9-21
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Coega: 2 km vanaf Coega, ongeveer 10 km vanaf Port Elizabeth. 33°45'07,5"S 25°40'16,1"E
General notes: Fynbos. Sandgrond. Goeie dreinering. Vol son. Helling: gelyk. Plant hoogte: 80 cm. Stammetjie liggrys. Blomme rooi. Redelik volop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0831893-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 3779 | -10-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Near Cradock Town, Algoa Bay, to east side of Port Elizabeth.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0195631-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 2498 | 2002-8-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam, Galgkop, just east of Swellendam.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0318019-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 22365 | 1962-7-19
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIST.; BONTEBOK NAT. PARK
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Barcode: PRE0798125-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 914 | 1994-9-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, S33 57' 34'' E24 23'39.0'' Left hand side of road along Zuuranys en route to Kareedouw.
General notes: In flower. Glutaraldehyde:y Carnoy:y T:12:35 B/W:29 C:5 6 S:28-30
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0750458-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 10998 | 1990-9-16
South Africa, Eastern Cape, GAMTOOS BRIDGE; 5km West of bridge on old road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0798111-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 900 | 1994-9-20
South Africa, Eastern Cape, S33 16' 32,7'' E26 29' 25'' Grahamstown. Army base, 300 m on road. Hill at right to road at gate 100 m. up.
General notes: Karroo community, containing renosterbos. Light green small shrub erect. Spicate growing points, not flowering. c21 22 b/w 16, s10 Glutaraldehyde.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1487842-0 Collector(s) & number: Montgomery, AD, 18 | 1972-9-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Humansdorp. Seekoei River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1487844-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 2836 | 1971-9-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth. Markman Industrial Area.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1487843-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayliss, RDA, BRI-546 | 1973-9-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowmore. Baviaans Kloof.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0318022-0 Collector(s) & number: Archibald, EEA, 4558 | 1952-10-1
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALEXANDRIA DIST.; HOUGHAM PARK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0829862-0 Collector(s) & number: Hoekstra, T, 73 | 1988-5-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith District: Van Wyksdorp; Rooiberg, Buffelshoek. Mountain.
General notes: Det: J Beyers
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0831897-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 4492 | 1897-10-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale District: Muiskraal; Near Garcia's Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0318986-0 Collector(s) & number: Paterson, FM, TRV 25754 | 1910-8-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; REDHOUSE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0830408-0 Collector(s) & number: Oelofsen, ON, 88 | 1986-9-27
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowmore District: Kouga Mountains; Hoeree Farm.
General notes: Conf: C.L. Bredenkamp Det: J Vlok
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0578645-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 1606 | 1998-11-2
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Grahamstad: Skietbaan.
General notes: Fynbos. Plain. Soil. Well drained. Sand. Full sun. No slope. Biotic effect: disturbed. Shrub, 80 cm tall. Flowers red.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0354875-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 21424 | 1960-9-8
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH DIV.; COEGA; NE. OF COEGA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0318109-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 5940 | 1943-1-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, BETW. KABELJAUWS AND MOND PLAATS ALONG NAT. RD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0798116-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 905 | 1994-9-20
South Africa, Eastern Cape, S33 43' 11.1'' E25 46'47.0'' Port Elizabeth, Colchester. Left side of road. Limestone.
General notes: Disturbed, full sun. Moist, flat. Flowering profusely, yellowgreen to red. Anthers conspicious. Glutaraldehyde, Carnoy. 11:30 B/W:! C:! S:! No aroma, not sticky.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0319004-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayliss, RDA, BRI B 1088 | 1974-9-29
South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAHAMSTOWN; CRADOCK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0319020-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 3162 | 1947-9-24
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBANY DIST.; GRAHAMSTOWN; GOWIE'S KLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0318987-0 Collector(s) & number: Long, FR, 809 | 1932-10-8
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; ZWARTKOPS RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0583581-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 88 | 2002-9-6
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth District. 20km from P.E. to Grahamstown on N2.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0731440-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, 1464 | 1978-10-10
South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP DIV.; POTBERG; N-SIDE OF MTN ABOVE DIEPKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0318014-0 Collector(s) & number: Drege, IL, PRE 3006 | 1912-9-16
South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIST.; ALOES
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Barcode: PRE0318024-0 Collector(s) & number: Archibald, EEA, 5259 | 1953-9-23
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALEXANDRIA DIST.; ADDO ELEPHANT NAT. P; NW. END OF ZUURKOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0319008-0 Collector(s) & number: Long, FR, 1061 | 1933-9-3
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; REDHOUSE; HILLS
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Barcode: PRE0830298-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, WdeK, 33 | 1976-10-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Prins Albert Distrik: Witrivier plase. Langs Evkom pad. Ruie veld.
General notes: Conf: C.L. Bredenkamp Det: L Hugo
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0321021-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 6574 | 1962-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; BONTEBOK NAT. PARK; FOUND AT OFFICE
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Barcode: PRE0320119-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, PJ, 699 | 1959-8-8
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; BONTEBOK NAT. PARK; REISIESBAAN AREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Thymelaeaceae Bredenkamp, CLIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1561-1577
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Thymelaeaceae: Passerina L. Bredenkamp, CLIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 776-777
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2003
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Taxonomy of the genus Passerina (Thymelaeaceae) Bredenkamp, CL; Van Wyk, AEBothalia 33(1)59-98
1924
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