PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASTERALES / ASTERACEAE / ASTEROIDEAE / GNAPHALIEAE / ATHRIXIA / CAPENSIS
Erect, little-branched, dwarf shrub, 0.10-0.35 m high. Leaves alternate, narrowly lanceolate to linear, acuminate, leaf base running down stem forming stem wings, margins revolute, upper surface glandular, lower surface white-felted. Capitula radiate, solitary or few together at ends of stems; involucre urceolate; bracts imbricate, narrowly ovate-lanceolate to linear, apex recurved. Ray florets white or purple. Disc florets yellow. Flowering time Dec. Pappus of barbellate bristles. Cypselae oblong, 4- or 6-angular, hairy. From: Cron, GV; et al. 2019. Asteraceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 423-682. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Thinly cobwebby perennial from woody rootstock, to 35 cm. Leaves linear with involute margins, sharply mucronate, decurrent. Flower heads radiate, solitary at branch tips, yellow with pink or purple rays. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Asteraceae: Athrixia Ker Gawl. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 359-359. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Rocky soil, alt. 100-670 m. Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Cron, GV; et al. 2019. Asteraceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 423-682. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Lower to middle slopes. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Asteraceae: Athrixia Ker Gawl. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 359-359. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Cape Peninsula to Humansdorp. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Asteraceae: Athrixia Ker Gawl. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 359-359. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
November
100 to 670 m
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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
Aster crinitus Thunb.
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asterales
FAMILY Asteraceae
SUBFAMILY Asteroideae
TRIBE Gnaphalieae
GENUS Athrixia
SPECIES capensis
38 results for Athrixia capensis Ker Gawl.
Barcode: NBG0196408-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 1879 | 2000-10-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. About 14 km NNE of Caledon. Farm Brakfontein 123, known as Ongegund. Slopes ot Tuinkop north of Noordekloof. Altitude: 360-500 m.
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Barcode: PRE0182053-0 Collector(s) & number: Young, RGN, 383 | 1927-12-10
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; SLOPES TO E. OF TOWN
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Barcode: NBG0272139-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 7226 | 2011-10-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg east of Robertson. Rondgangers Kraal 29. Middelrug. Lat 33° 45' 0"S; Long: 20° 00' 0"E.
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Barcode: NBG0190803-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 2079 | 2001-8-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. 4 Km ENE Botriver, on Keisies Kraal 350, south of railway and west of Die Vlei ( Langhoogte). Lat.: 34° 12' 37" S; Long.: 19° 15' 49" E.
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Barcode: NBG0202579-0 Collector(s) & number: C.R.E.W., CR505 | 2004-11-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Durbanville. De Grendel Estate, off Plattekloof Road, on koppie above Wine tasting house, up to the fence at the end of the property.
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Barcode: NBG0185182-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, s.n. | 2001-9-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Diepklowe N. R., about 14 km N Botriver, Welgemoed 119. Lat:34°05'197"S; Long:19°14'167"E.
General notes: Very sparsely distributed, never common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0636445-0 Collector(s) & number: Parsons, RJ, 434 | 1981-11-12
South Africa, Western Cape, GREAT BRAK RIVER; MOUNTAIN SLOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1474498-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, S-L, 5208 | 2014-2-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Altitude: 303.6 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1474091-0 Collector(s) & number: Wilman, V, VL7107TB | 2016-12-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town, Tygerberg. Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Split off from Watsonia and Honeybadger track. Altitude: 292.6 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0183276-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A723 | 1925-12-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP
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Barcode: NBG0027710-0 Collector(s) & number: Wurts, TM, 344 | 1952-9-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam Dist. Below 10 O'Clock mountain, in pastureland.
General notes: Alt. 700 ft. Occasional on burned area.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0278272-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicolson, G, 776 | 2011-12-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Paardeberg, between Wellington and Malmesbury. Waterkloof, ± 1 km NW of Ayama farm house, next to 4x4 track. 33.61456° S: 18.81573° E. Altitude: 463 m.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Vegetation type: Boland Granite Fynbos. Moderate mountain slope. Well-drained, clay soil. Granite. Full sun. S aspect. Roadside. Shrub. Flowers rays pink to light, present. Florets yellow. Leaves: linear like rosemary, hairy. Plant height: ± 40 cm.
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Barcode: NBG0249109-0 Collector(s) & number: C.R.E.W., CR3597 | 2008-12-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Bellville region. Tygerberg Nature Reserve, on monitored patch below Sentec mast. 33°52.520'S 18°35.689'E.
General notes: Alt. 372 m. Fynbos. Swartland Shale Renosterveld. Moderate hill slope, W aspect. Shale. Seasonally waterlogged stony clay soil. Shrub, herb? 0.35 m high with magenta rays and yellow disc. Pollen sampled for COMPOSITAS-SA. S. Manzano 8/2021.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0584361-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 1769 | 1998-11-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Gouritsmond: De Hoek Farm north of town.
General notes: South West Coast Renosterveld. Moderate slope. Leaves needle-like. Rays purple. Disk florist yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0182054-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, P, 23-86 | 1960-10-25
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; SWARTBOSKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0155630-0 Collector(s) & number: Kemper, J, IPC716 | 1994-11-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Overberg. 11 km NW of Napier. Fairfield Farm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0182058-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, SAM 56610 | 1950-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; RIVIERSONDEREND MTS.
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Barcode: NBG0213689-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, s.n. | 2006-12-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Die Draai Farm, Overberg. 34°32362264"S: 20°11399269"E.
General notes: Renosterveld hill slope (190°) aspect, slope 30°. Occasional.
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Barcode: NBG0027711-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 3473 | 1924-9-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam Dist. Tradouw Pass.
General notes: Ray white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0248048-0 Collector(s) & number: Von Witt, C, CR2377 | 2006-11-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Swartberg top of gravel road above gardens. 34°13'03.6"S 19°25'54.7"E.
General notes: Alt. 409 m. Fynbos. Moderate hill slope, SW aspect. Sandstone. Well-drained sandy soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0231162-0 Collector(s) & number: Walton, BA, GO2/533 | 2006-12-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Goereesoe Farm, R319, Overberg Transect 2, Western Cape. 34°27413591"S: 20°25802195"E.
General notes: Aspect 180°. Slope 25°. Cover total 90°. Renosterveld with silcrete patches near area. Shales with some quarts pebbles and rocks. Vegetation a healthy mix of species. Adjacent to agricultural land at top of site, cow path around. Transect below dam before gate.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0182061-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 21733 | 1960-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE DIV.; 38 MI. W. BY S. OF UNIONDALE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0097757-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, LE, 5878 | 1958-11-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Hangklip.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0027709-0 Collector(s) & number: Wurts, TM, 516 | 1952-11-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam Dist. On hill below Eleven O'Clock Mountain.
General notes: Alt. 700 ft. Pink with yellow centre. Few.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0799029-0 Collector(s) & number: Victor, JE, 541 | 1994-1-3
South Africa, Western Cape, East of Herold's Bay; George coastal region; Eastern headland of Oubaai.
General notes: Asteraceous coastal fynbos. Gentle, south-east facing slope. Slightly exposed to onshore wind. Plant height: 40 cm. Lilac-pink ray florets; disc yellow. Growing under shrub. VOUCHER SPECIMEN FOR VEGETATION STUDY.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0261441-0 Collector(s) & number: Parsons, RJ, 434 | 1981-11-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Great Brak River Mouth.
General notes: Alt. 100 m. Mountain slope. Fine leaves, narrow, rolled slightly. Stem white. Local. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0197645-0 Collector(s) & number: New, J, 2001/43 | 2001-12-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Paardeberg, southern side on Slent Farm.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Mountain slope. Well-drained, rocky, loam soil. Granite. Full sun. S aspect. Undisturbed veld. Underground parts, leaves and flowers present. Seldom collected. This is the most northerly collection. Plant height 40cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1478865-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 8525 | 2015-10-11
South Africa, Western Cape, N slope of Babilonstoring Mountain; Paardekloof 475.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Asteraceae Cron, GV; et al.In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)423-682
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Asteraceae: Athrixia Ker Gawl. Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 359-359
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1980
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Systematische studien im umkreis von Athrixia Ker-Gawler (Asteraceae) Kroner, GMitteilungen (aus) der Botanischen Staatssammlung München 16: 1-268
No results found for Athrixia capensis Ker Gawl.
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