Diascia capensis (L.) Britten
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

An annual herb, diffuse, glabrous or minutely glandular-puberulous, simple or branched chiefly at the base; stem or branches prostrate, decumbent or ascending, 25-305 mm [as '1-12 in.'] long; radical leaves rosulate, oblanceolate, obtuse at the apex, wedge-shaped at the base, pinnatifid or pinnati-partite or occasionally dentate-sinuate, 0.34-1 in. long, 0.125-0.334 in. broad; lobes ovate or oblong and obtuse; petioles ranging up to 0.75 in. long; upper leaves opposite or alternate, rather smaller and on gradually shorter petioles; peduncles axillary especially to the upper leaves, occasionally subradical, solitary, 1-flowered, exceeding the leaves, 0.5-2.5 in. long, erect or ascending; calyx-segments ovate-lanceolate and lanceolate, acute or subacute, ciliate with short whitish hairs, 0.1-0.167 in. long; corolla dark purple or rosy, sparingly pubescent outside 0.25-0.5 in. wide, with two small yellow pouches or pits; stamens all fertile, glabrous; filaments all glabrous, filiform, not appendaged, not dilated at the base; capsule obliquely ovoid, glabrous or minutely glandular, 0.167-0.334 in. long, 0.125-0.167 in. broad; seeds obliquely ellipsoidal, 0.042 in. long, deeply furrowed longitudinally. From: Hiern, WP. 1904. XCV. Scrophulariaceae. In: WT Thiselton-Dyer (ed.). Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 4(1-3): 121-420. Lovell Reeve & Co., London. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/15241#page/129/mode/1up] [All rights reserved] As: Diascia nemophiloides Benth.

Erect or decumbent annual to 35 cm. Leaves pinnatifid to pinnatisect. Flowers axillary, 2-saccate, greyish violet with dark magenta centre, yellow sacs and a yellow, stamen-bearing boss, limb 12-23 mm long, sacs ± 2.0-5.5 mm long, stamens and style strongly arching away from upper lip. Capsules ovate-falcate. From: Steiner, KE. 2012. Scrophulariaceae: Diascia Link & Otto. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 736-739. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Mainly coastal sandveld. From: Steiner, KE. 2012. Scrophulariaceae: Diascia Link & Otto. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 736-739. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Piketberg to Still Bay. From: Steiner, KE. 2012. Scrophulariaceae: Diascia Link & Otto. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 736-739. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

August

Altitude

20 to 914 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
Diascia capensis (L.) Britten
Synonym(s)

Anagallis capensis L.

Published in: Sp. Pl. 1: 149 (1753)


Diascia nemophiloides Benth.


Hemimeris bonae-spei L.


Paederota bona-spei L.


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

GENUS Diascia

SPECIES capensis

102 results for Diascia capensis (L.) Britten

Specimen records

Barcode: NBG0169355-0 Collector(s) & number: Rode, E, 679 | 1996-10-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Vredenburg District. Saldanha - Anyskop. Just east of R45 going towards Vredenburg, before passing under the powerlines.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469643-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1625 | 1987-9-30

South Africa, Western Cape, Bluffs overlooking Jongensfontein.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469607-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 9394 | 1940-9-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury. Bok Point.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469608-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 15875 | 1944-9-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury. Hopefield.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0164819-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, 4683 | 1929-9-7

South Africa, Western Cape, HOPEFIELD

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Barcode: NH0004460-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 645 | 1883-7-

South Africa, Western Cape, Namaqualand Minor. Inter saya prope Klippfontein.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469622-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1381 | 1986-9-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Hopefield - Vredenburg rd. (R45), 9.9 km W of turnoff to Hope field.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0725935-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 1375 | 1986-9-17

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; OLD CAPE TOWN-DARLING ROAD R307, 0,3 KM S OF SILVERSTROOMSTRAND TURNOFF

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Barcode: PRE0725936-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 1624 | 1987-9-30

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIV.; BETWEEN STILBAAI AND JONGENSFONTEIN, 2,2 KM E OF TURNOFF TO BLOMBOS

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Barcode: NBG1469614-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 10207 | 1995-7-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Groothagelkraal, limestone hills.

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Barcode: NBG1469601-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1399 | 1986-9-28

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Point Nature Reserve, above road to Bordjiesdrif, 0.5 km E of Junction with main road to Cape Point.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0164997-0 Collector(s) & number: Thomson, JB, PRE 42041 | 1883--

South Africa, Western Cape, WELLINGTON

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Barcode: PRE0878012-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 16444 | 2021-9-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Hopefield District. ca. 4 km NE of Langebaan. Farm: Olphantskop 191: section Bontheuwel. 33°03'25.0"S 18°03'04.7"E.

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Barcode: NBG1469635-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 1476 | 1982-9-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Flats Nature Reserve, NW corner.

General notes: Fairly frequent.

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Barcode: PRE0165006-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 10754 | 1930-9-29

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; SALDANHA BAY; HILLSIDE

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Barcode: NBG1469617-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1830 | 1988-9-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Visserhok, between N7 and picnic area, within 50 m of N7.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469642-1 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1035 | 1985-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Road 27, 13.1 km S of turnoff to Langebaan.

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Barcode: PRE0165013-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, TRV 4644 | 1905-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, HOPEFIELD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0212489-0 Collector(s) & number: Marsh, JA, 855 | 1968-9-16

South Africa, Western Cape, 4 miles from Villiersdorp to Worcester.

General notes: Dry rocky hillside.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469642-2 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1035 | 1985-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Road 27, 13.1 km S of turnoff to Langebaan.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469625-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 2405 | 1991-9-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Road to Saucer, 11.1 km east of Berg River crossing at Kersefontein.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0806703-0 Collector(s) & number: Montgomery, AD, 491 | 1973-9-6

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town to Malmesbury.

General notes: Det: K. Steiner

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469603-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 3975 | 2002-10-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Road 43 at turnoff to Pearly Beach ( S34 39.595 E19 31.780).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469636-0 Collector(s) & number: Andrag, 26 | 1976-8-28

South Africa, Western Cape, Heuwelvlak, south-east of Katzenberg near Pella.

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Barcode: NBG1469618-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 2674.3 | 1993-9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Old turn off to Postberg Wildflower Reserve from R27, near new turn-off to West Coast National Park.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469605-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 15950 | 1944-9-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury. Hopefield.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469630-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 4629 | 1947-8-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury. Geelbek.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469621-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1382 | 1986-9-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Koperfontein, south of road 46, near Hopefield.

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Barcode: NBG1469602-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1623 | 1987-9-30

South Africa, Western Cape, Between Stilbaai and Jongensfontein, 3.6 km E of turnoff to Blombos.

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Barcode: NBG1469634-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, H, 54 | 1969-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, Northern part of Paarden-eiland, small dune south of Jakkals River.

General notes: Occasional - rare.

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Barcode: NBG1469623-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1375 | 1986-9-17

South Africa, Western Cape, Old Cape Town - Darling road (R307), 0.3 km S of turnoff to Sliverstroomstrand.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0814360-0 Collector(s) & number: Borchardt, EJ, 718 | 1937-9-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town District: Jonkershoek.

General notes: Det: P.J. Brown

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Barcode: PRE0165002-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 149 | 1884-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAMPS BAY

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Barcode: NBG1469611-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 2404 | 1991-9-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Rasgat, near junction of farm road and road to Sauer.

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Barcode: NBG1469620-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1238 | 1986-8-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Very locally common in weedy thicket between service road and the sea; Milnerton Golf Course; sandy soil.

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Barcode: NBG1469613-0 Collector(s) & number: Daines, A, 207 | 1991-10-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Silverstroomstrand.

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Barcode: PRE0636647-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 7637 | 1980-9-3

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; STILL BAY; PANORAMA CIRCLE

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Barcode: NBG1469637-0 Collector(s) & number: Bosenberg, 69 | 1986-9-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Geelbek.

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Barcode: PRE0806310-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 2406 | 1991-9-28

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Farm Jantjesfontein B, 10.2km North of road 45 at Hopefield.

General notes: Det: K. Steiner

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0165012-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8533 | 1896-8-15

South Africa, Western Cape, ZUURFONTEIN

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Barcode: NBG1469619-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1383 | 1986-9-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Koperfontein, south of road 45, near Hopefield.

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Barcode: NBG1469624-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1374 | 1986-9-17

South Africa, Western Cape, Old Cape Town - Darling road (R307), 0.3 km S of turnoff to Sliverstroomstrand.

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Barcode: NBG1469639-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 12779 | 1905-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Colony. Near Hopefield.

General notes: Natal Herbarium Durban 11793

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Barcode: PRE0164999-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 13622 | 1892-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, PIQUETBERG; ON SUMMIT

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Barcode: NBG1469606-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 8055 | 1953-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury. Roperfontein.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0877909-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 16393 | 2021-9-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury District. ca. 11 km NW of Eendekuil. Farm: Wagenpad 50; just N of section Oorwinningsfontein. 32°38'11.8"S 18°46'59.5"E.

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Barcode: PRE0164818-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, 4637 | 1929-8-11

South Africa, Western Cape, HOPEFIELD

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Barcode: PRE0723454-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilliard, OM, 10311 | 1980-9-16

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY; BUCKBAY; NEAR DARLING. SANDVELD

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Barcode: NBG1469600-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1765 | 1988-8-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Fisantevlog, on road to Aurora.

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Barcode: NBG1469631-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, M, 556 | 1949-9-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Piquetberg, near Saucer.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0274167-0 Collector(s) & number: Mucina, L, 150807/08 | 2007-8-15

South Africa, Western Cape, West Coast, road Velddrif - Piketberg, Langrug, 2 km W of turnoff. 32°49'47.3" S; 18°29'31.9" E.

General notes: Deep sandy soil; inland sandveld; road reserve. Hopefield Sand Fynbos. Tissue sampled for DNA analysis.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0871906-0 Collector(s) & number: Hattingh, WN, 7 | 2015-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District, 40 km north of Citrusdal. 32°37'46"S 0°00'00"E.

General notes: Very common.

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Barcode: NBG0208283-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 4457 | 2006-8-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Piketberg. Sandveld, N of Berg River, Steenbokfontein 133. 32°55'08.1"S: 18°23'02.5"E.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Plain. Well-drained, sandy soil. Full sun. No slope. No biotic effect seen. Herb. Flowers purple. Prostrate yellow markings near base. Flowers: present. Fairly common on deep sands. Veld >20 years old. Sand Fynbos / Flats Strandveld mosaic. Plant height: 1.10 m.

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Barcode: PRE0164817-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, 4683 | 1929-9-7

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; HOPEFIELD

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Barcode: PRE0871898-0 Collector(s) & number: Hattingh, WN, 15 | 2015-9-17

South Africa, Western Cape, West Coast District, 15 km east of Velddrif. Alongside roadworks. 32°80'[?]07"S 18°29'95"[?].

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0878008-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 16435 | 2021-9-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Vredenburg District. Jacobsbaai. Farm: Jacobsbaai 109. 32°59'31.3"S 17°53'06.0"E.

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Barcode: NBG1469641-2 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 778 | 1984-9-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Just below tarmac, Road 366, 5.5 km S of junction with R365 to Lambert's Bay, north of Piketberg.

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Barcode: NBG1469641-1 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 778 | 1984-9-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Rare in sand just below tarmac, Road 366, 5.5 km S of junction with R365 to Lambert's Bay, north of Piketberg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469599-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 2024 | 1989-9-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Road between Churchhaven and entrance to Postberg Nature Reserve, 0.7 km N of the southernmost parking area for the lagoon.

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Barcode: NBG1469616-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1853 | 1988-10-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Rondeberg, near road to Quarry and along the N7.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469612-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 2884 | 1994-9-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Baasariesfontein, next to National Road.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0279828-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 7819 | 2012-9-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury Division. Langebaan Country Estate. Plot 11. Northern Section. Middle eastern slope in Willdenowia veld. Windblown sand on grantie. 33°04'02.4"S 18°03'33"E.

General notes: Photographs 3733, 3734, 3755.

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Barcode: NBG1469610-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 9452 | 1992-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, 9 km W of Aurora, sandy plains.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0725934-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 1382 | 1986-9-19

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; KOPERFONTEIN FARM; SOUTH OF R45 NEAR HOPEFIELD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469597-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1974 | 1989-9-7

South Africa, Western Cape, At turnoff to Churchhaven on road 27 ( Cape Town to Vredenburg).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0744936-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 13622(TRV11946) | 1892-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, PIQUETBERG

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Barcode: PRE0828125-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 9206 | 1991-9-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Langebaanweg; limestone sandveld around the airbase.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0165032-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, J, 216 | 1928-9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, DARLING; 3 MI. N. OF DARLING

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0268777-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 6934 | 2011-1-25

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Stormberg, 22 km west of Dordrecht, Smuts Pass area. 31°24'55.0" S; 26°46'07.1" E.

General notes: Grassland biome. Gentle, mountain slope. Well-drained, loam, rocky soil. Sandstone. Partial shade. S aspect. No biotic effect seen. Herb. Flowers pink. Plant height 0.1 m. Uncommon. Sandstone ledges.

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Barcode: PRE0165011-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8533 | 1896-8-15

South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIST; ZUURFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469633-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 7637 | 1980-9-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Still Bay. Panorama Circle.

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Barcode: PRE0165015-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, 4683 | 1929-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; HOPEFIELD

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Barcode: PRE0165008-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, 4683 | 1929-9-7

South Africa, Western Cape, HOPEFIELD

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Barcode: NBG1469638-0 Collector(s) & number: Felingham, A, 1144 | 1986-9-6

South Africa, Western Cape, Klein Dassenberg, Kanonkop, Eastern hill.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469627-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 2414 | 1991-10-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Road between R27 and Langebaanweg, 1.6 km NE of R27.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469598-0 Collector(s) & number: Botes, (P)JJ, 0403 | 1993-9-8

South Africa, Western Cape,

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Barcode: PRE0165005-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8533 | 1896-8-15

South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIST.; ZUURFONTEIN.

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Barcode: NBG1469626-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 2406 | 1991-9-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Jantjesfontein B,10.2 km north of road 45 at Hopefield.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0806319-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 2414 | 1991-10-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town District: Road between R27 and Langebaanweg, 1.6km North East of R27.

General notes: Det: K. Steiner

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0165007-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, 2550 | 1926-9-30

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; DARLING

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Barcode: NBG1469628-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 2410 | 1991-9-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Rasgat; Common in sand plain fynbos between between shrubs next to entrance road.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0164967-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 741 | 1969-8-12

South Africa, Western Cape, KALBASKRAAL; UITSPAN FARM

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Barcode: NBG0249141-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SKB 16 | 2000-10-13

South Africa, Western Cape, W border area of Skulpiesbaai reserve, near border with Bosbookduin Private Resort. 34°23'S 21°24'E.

General notes: Alt. ±25 m. Coastal dune thicket and fynbos. SW slope. Calcarenite. Deep reddish-grey dune sand. Forb 8 cm high with pinkish mauve flowers. Localized and not common. Decumbent, rosette-like annual forb with longish oval, scalloped leaves and small cup-shaped pinkish-mauve flowers. The distinative seed-housings are duck-shaped.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0165004-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 3481B | --

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE FLATS; DOORNHOOGTE.

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Barcode: PRE0486166-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, 2550 | 1926-9-30

South Africa, Western Cape, DARLING

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Barcode: PRE0165014-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 12779 | 1905-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, HOPEFIELD

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Barcode: PRE0165009-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, 4637 | 1929-8-11

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; HOPEFIELD

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Barcode: PRE0164816-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, 2550 | 1926-9-30

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; DARLING

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Barcode: NBG1469640-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 775 | 1984-9-17

South Africa, Western Cape, Above road to Elandsbaai (366) 8.9 km west of Redelingshuys turnoff. Altitude c.40 m.

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Barcode: NBG1469596-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 1973 | 1989-9-7

South Africa, Western Cape, At turnoff to Churchhaven on road 27 ( Cape Town to Vredenburg).

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1469615-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, K, 3973 | 2002-10-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Road 43, 14.5 km N of Gansbaai (S34 29.074' E19 25.978').

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Barcode: NBG1469632-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 4514 | 1979-8-31

South Africa, Western Cape, Burgerspost farm; near Pella; Fynbos Biome Research Site.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Observation records

Date: 8/19/2014 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

Data Resource: iNaturalist View record

Date: 8/24/2014 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 9/8/2015 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 9/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 9/1/2021 1:14:43 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 8/29/2021 2:17:22 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 10/4/2021 2:24:00 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 9/16/2021 11:06:08 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 9/16/2021 2:01:07 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 9/10/2021 1:12:48 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Plant occurence records per dataset

Plant occurence records per year

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

iNaturalist: BODATSA: Data partners records:

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Scrophulariaceae: Diascia Link & Otto Steiner, KE

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 736-739

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

1909

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Britten, J

Journal of Botany, British and Foreign 47:

1904

FLORA CHAPTER

XCV. Scrophulariaceae Hiern, WP

In: WT Thiselton-Dyer (ed.). Flora Capensis 4(1-3)121-420

Lovell Reeve & Co., London

No results found for Diascia capensis (L.) Britten

Status

Status and criteria

LC

Assessor(s)

Plantae Coordinator

Bibliography

REPORT
Todd, S. 2003. Current and potential future levels of vegetation transformation on the Bokkeveld plateau, a hotspot of plant diversity and endemism. Conservation Farming Project. South African National Biodiversity Institute

REPORT
Todd, S. 2012. Environmental Impact Assessment for the establishment of the Wolseley wind farm, Western Cape province. Fauna & Flora Specialist Study. Sagit Energy Ventures

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tolken, H.R. 1977. New taxa and a new combination in the genus Cotyledon. Bothalia. 12:191-194

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tölken, H.R. 1967. The species of Arthronemum and Salicornia (Chenopodiaceae) in southern Africa. Bothalia. 9:255-307

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tölken, H.R. 1969. The genus Talinum (Portulacaceae) in southern Africa. Bothalia. 10:19-28

GENERIC
Tölken, H.R. 1970. Boscia. Edited by L.E. Codd, B. De Winter, D.J.B. Killick and H.B. Rycroft. Flora of southern Africa. Botanical Research Institute. 13:150-159

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