PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / GENTIANALES / RUBIACEAE / RUBIOIDEAE / PUTERIEAE / PLOCAMA / CROCYLLIS

Plocama crocyllis (Sond.) M.Backlund & Thulin
Indigenous
Morphological description

Shrub, ± erect, many-stemmed, intricately branched, c. 0.6-1.5 m tall, occasionally low dwarf shrub; stems and branches whitish grey. Leaves on younger parts on long and short shoots, on older parts tightly fasciculate on much contracted short shoots only; blades (2-)3.5-12(-14.5) x 0.5-1(-1.5) mm, often ± round in section, fleshy, occasionally with a few short hairs, obtuse at apex. Flowers: calyx lobes c. (0.2-)0.4-1.1(-1.3) mm long, ± triangular, erect, usually hidden amongst ovary hairs; corolla lobes 1-2.8(-3.4) mm long, elliptic to lanceolate, ± recurved, pilose on both surfaces, tube funnel-shaped to ± campanulate, usually less than half as long as lobes; filaments 0.5-3 mm long; anthers c. 1.5 mm long in('bisexual')(('Female')with rudimentary anthers to c. 0.5 mm long); ovary c. 0.3-0.8 mm long, densely hairy; style c. 1-2 mm long. Fruit 1-2(-2.5) x 0.5-1.5 mm, obovate, densely covered with long white hairs. From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY] As: Crocyllis anthospermoides E.Mey. ex K.Schum.

Suberect, many stemmed, intricately branched, foetid shrub, ± 0.6-1.5 m tall, with whitish grey stems, often ± cushion-like with spine-tipped branches. Leaves 4-ranked, tightly clustered on older parts, ± terete, fleshy. Flowers shortly pedicellate, in terminal clusters on new growth, whitish, ovary densely hairy. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Rubiaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 446-448. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Gaillonia crocyllis (Sond.) Thulin

Habitat

Found on sandy flats, along ephemeral watercourses or on rocky slopes. From: Puff, C. 1986. Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae. Fl. S. Africa 31(1,2): 1-75. Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209569#page/5/mode/1up] [CC BY] As: Crocyllis anthospermoides E.Mey. ex K.Schum.

Sandy or gravel flats or on rocky slopes. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Rubiaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 446-448. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Gaillonia crocyllis (Sond.) Thulin

Distribution

Southern Namibia and along lower Gariep Valley into Bushmanland. From: Snijman, DA. 2013. Rubiaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 446-448. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Gaillonia crocyllis (Sond.) Thulin

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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
Plocama crocyllis (Sond.) M.Backlund & Thulin

Published in: Taxon 56(2): 323 (2007)

Synonym(s)

Anthospermum crocyllis Sond.

Published in: Fl. Cap. 3: 32 (1865)


Gaillonia crocyllis (Sond.) Thulin

Published in: Nordic J. Bot. 18: 36 (1998)


Crocyllis anthospermoides E.Mey. ex K.Schum.

Published in: Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(4): 132 (1891)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

PHYLUM Anthophyta

ORDER Gentianales

FAMILY Rubiaceae

SUBFAMILY Rubioideae

TRIBE Puterieae

GENUS Plocama

SPECIES crocyllis

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Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0780636-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 11748 | 1991-8-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, Abiekwa River near Orange

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Barcode: PRE0778525-0 Collector(s) & number: Jurgens, N, 28041 | 1988-9-27

South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld Springbokvlakte. Northern section

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Barcode: PRE0162560-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 8208 | 1967-8-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, JUST OUTSIDE VIOOLSDRIF

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Barcode: PRE0625690-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, s.n. | 1977-8-29

South Africa, Northern Cape, GANNAKOURIEP RIVER

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Barcode: PRE0722882-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4563 | 1987-8-27

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; NUMEES MINE

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Barcode: PRE0162558-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 2588 | 1961-5-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; GOODHOUSE; 8 MI. S. BY W. OF GOODHOUSE

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Barcode: PRE0773259-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 8746 | 1989-8-29

Namibia, BETWEEN GOODHOUSE POORT AND GEIDIP ON BANK OF RIVER

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Barcode: PRE0769138-0 Collector(s) & number: Niebel-Lohmann, A, 124495 | 2002-9-19

Namibia, Richtersveld. Way from Sendlingsdrift to Pootjiespram. Relevé 13404.

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Barcode: PRE0648116-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Berkel, NJ, 520 | 1983-10-16

Namibia, WITPUTZ; DOWN C. 0,5 KM. ACROSS 5,12 KM

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Barcode: PRE0162554-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 28527 | 1972-9-18

Namibia, LUDERITZ SOUTH DIST.; NAMUSKLUFT LU 88 FAR; 7 KM. E. VON ROSH PINAH

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Barcode: PRE0537064-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 14302 | 1976-6-9

Namibia, HUNSBERGE; UITSIG LU 82 FARM; STAATSGEBIET S. DER FARM NUOBRIVIER

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Barcode: PRE0577459-0 Collector(s) & number: Hendricks, H, 857 | 1999-9-22

South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld National Park: Akkedis Pass.

General notes: Drainage line. Stony soil. Well-drained. Sand. Full sun. No slope. Woody shrub/herb, 0,15 m tall. Leaves in clusters. Flower woolly. Voucher: ecology. Conf.: NC Netnou 2000

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Barcode: PRE0839414-0 Collector(s) & number: Lavranos, JJ, 23756 | 1986-3-3

Namibia, 10km South of Rosh Pinah.

General notes: Det: D. Bridson

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Barcode: PRE0162551-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 18171 | 1955-5-17

Namibia, Karas, WARMBAD DIST.; 11 MI. SSW. OF CHARLYS PUTS BROKEN VELD OF GEINAB GORGE

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Barcode: PRE0484256-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 6417 | 1976-5-8

Namibia, ANUSI; BETW. AUS & ROSH PINAH

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Barcode: PRE0863448-0 Collector(s) & number: Maggs-Kolling, GL, GMK2040 | 2005-6-17

Namibia, Karas, Along D206 from Warmbad to Onseepkans (near gate to Vrede).

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Barcode: PRE0775557-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 8963 | 1989-9-1

Namibia, NAMIBIA; ROSH PINAH; 4 KM W ON ROAD TO DIAMOND AREA NO 1

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Barcode: PRE0850476-0 Collector(s) & number: Mannheimer, CA, CM836 | 2000-3-26

Namibia, Karas, Approximately 22 km south of Warmbad on road 202.

General notes: Altitude: 761 ± 150 m. Uncommon. Perennial gnarled shrub. Flowers: with 5 recurved petals, pale yellow-green, alternating with 5 stamens style with 2 stigma branches. Calyx very pubescent. Leaves: fine, blue-green.

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Barcode: PRE0162550-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 15667 | 1949-10-26

Namibia, Karas, NAMAQUALAND; WARMBAD DIST.; 17 MI. WSW. OF WARMBAD

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Barcode: PRE0723356-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 3699 | 1987-7-12

South Africa, Northern Cape, BUSHMANLAND; PELLADRIFT; 2859455190835E N. OF PELLA C. 2,5 KM S OF ORANGE RIVER. MOUNTAIN RAVINE/KLOOF

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Barcode: PRE0775556-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 8962 | 1989-9-1

Namibia, NAMIBIA; ROSH PINAH; 4 KM W ON ROAD TO DIAMOND AREA NO 1

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Barcode: PRE0740089-0 Collector(s) & number: Herre, H, STE 12218 | 1929-9-17

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAKWALAND; BERGREEKS SW VAN KOEBOES.

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Barcode: PRE0162555-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 28571 | 1972-9-16

Namibia, LUDERITZ SOUTH DIST.; POCKENBANK LU 68 FAR

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Barcode: PRE0647298-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 365 | 1977-8-29

South Africa, Northern Cape, LELIESHOEK; LARGE KLOOF ON N SIDE OF LELIESHOEK

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Barcode: NBG1503880-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, G, 3955 | 1988-10-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld. VIOOLSDRIF. Gorge below Cone Peak, Nababiepsberg, Richtersveld.

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Barcode: NBG1503878-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, E, 8783 | 1986-7-1

Namibia, Namibia. CHAMAITES. Aiais reserve, ± 4 km north east of campsite.

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Barcode: NBG0011020-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 1446 | 1976-9-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, Oranjemund, Swartpoort (Octar Diamonds Property).

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Barcode: PRE0572457-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 2338 | 1993-8-21

South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld National Park: Pokkiespram Hills.

General notes: Sand. Biotiese effek: in dreineringslyn. Kruid. 60 cm hoog. Blomme liggeel. Onopvallende vrugte. Conf.: E Retief

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Barcode: NBG0451086-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, G, 3965 | 1988-10-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, Vioolsdrif. Gorge below Cone Peak, Nababiepsberg, Richtersveld.

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Barcode: NBG0127934-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Berkel, NJ, 520 | 1983-10-16

Namibia, Witputz. Down + 9,5 km. Across 5,12 km.

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Barcode: NBG1463162-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 3699 | 1987-7-12

South Africa, Northern Cape, Bushmanland. N of Pella about 2,5 km S of the Orange River at Pelladrift.

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Barcode: NBG1503882-0 Collector(s) & number: Herre, H, 12217 | 1930-10-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Tatasberge Richtersveld.

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Barcode: NBG1503877-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, 8482 | 1986-4-16

South Africa, Northern Cape, VIOOLSDRIF. Nabasberg. Namaqualand Brokern veld. Southern slope.

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Barcode: NBG0196292-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 3344 | 2001-8-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld. Sendelingsdrif. Richtersveld11farm. Sandy wash bed in Kouams River before Ochta Mine turnoff.

General notes: Wash. Alluvium. Shrubland. In full sun. Well-drained sandy soil. Gentle slope. Locally common in wash but not in main channel. Plant height1m. Rounded woody shrub. Perennial leaf and flower. Flowers white. Flowers with slight foetid odour.

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Barcode: NBG1463161-0 Collector(s) & number: Herre, H, s.n.(STEU12217) | 1930-10-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld, Tatasberge.

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Barcode: NBG1463163-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 165 | 1977-8-29

South Africa, Northern Cape, Gannakouriep River: Flats SE of Claim Peak.

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Barcode: NBG1463159-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 365 | 1977-8-29

South Africa, Northern Cape, Large kloof on north side. North of Lelieshoek

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Barcode: NBG0146385-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 8752 | 1986-7-2

Namibia, Chamaites. Visrivier gorges, starting point of hiking trail. Cleft side of Visrivier.

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Barcode: NBG1463160-0 Collector(s) & number: Herre, H, s.n.(STEU12218) | 1929-9-17

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. Bergreeks SW van Koeboes (Kuboes).

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Barcode: PRE0563776-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 3403 | 1996-2-27

South Africa, Northern Cape, Gordonia. Augrabiese Waterval Nasionale Park. Langs Klipspringer Wandelroete.

General notes: In dreineringslyn. Kruid, 32 cm hoog. Blomme: room.

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Barcode: PRE0868057-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1846 | 2011-8-8

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Richtersveld, Sunvalley camp site.

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Barcode: PRE0682626-0 Collector(s) & number: Jurgens, N, 93 | 1983-8-

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD.; NUMEES.

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Barcode: PRE0467564-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 12205 | 1972-5-25

Namibia, WARMBAD DIST.; KEIMASMUND WAR 98 FA; ON W. MT. SLOPE

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Barcode: PRE0746674-0 Collector(s) & number: Jurgens, N, 22672 | 1987-9-9

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; ABIEKWAVLAKTE; FLAT GRANITE OUTCROP IN SILT PLAIN

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Barcode: NBG0126573-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 6725 | 1982-8-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Pofadder. Groot Pellaberg. South slope just below krantz.

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Barcode: NBG1503879-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, G, 3985 | 1988-10-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape . ORANJEMUND. Slope of Numees Mountain, Richtersveld.

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Barcode: PRE0483871-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 14571 | 1976-6-9

Namibia, AI-AIS; 5 KM. E. VAN AI AIS BY BERGHANG

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Barcode: PRE0483870-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 14597 | 1976-8-12

Namibia, HUNS BET 106 FARM; BY SCHWARZKAIK-BERGHANG

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Barcode: PRE0778513-0 Collector(s) & number: Jurgens, N, 28869 | 1989-9-17

South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld Tatasberg

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Northern Cape

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Barcode: L.2905679 | Collector(s) & number: Gomes-Sousa A de F , Gomes-Sousa, A de F 4062 | 1953-03-09

South Africa

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Barcode: L.2905671 | Collector(s) & number: Wood JM , Wood, JM 3322 | 1909-09-14

South Africa

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Barcode: WAG.1207903 | Collector(s) & number: Schlechter FRR , Schlechter, FRR 11444 | 1897-09-28

South Africa

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Barcode: L 0057676 | Collector(s) & number: Drège JF , Drège, JF s.n. |

South Africa

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Barcode: L.2905673 | Collector(s) & number: Buek JN , Buek, JN s.n. |

South Africa

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Date: 2/1/2022 4:03:00 PM

Northern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 9/11/2021 8:40:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 8/22/2009 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 11/20/2013 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape, South Africa

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Northern Cape

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Northern Cape

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Northern Cape

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Northern Cape

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2013

SERIES CHAPTER

Rubiaceae Snijman, DA

In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 446-448

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2007

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Paraphyly of Paederieae, recognition of Putorieae and expansion of Plocama (Rubiaceae-Rubioideae) Backlund, M; Bremer, B; Thulin, M

Taxon 56(2)315-328

1989

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Thulin, M

Nordic Journal of Botany 18:

1986

FLORA

Paederiaceae, Anthospermae, Rubieae Puff, C

Flora of Southern Africa 31(1),21-75

Botanical Research Institute, Pretoria

1980

FLORA

Asclepiadaceae Dyer, RA

In: OA Leistner (ed.). Flora of Southern Africa 27(4)1-88

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