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

Occurrence records map

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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

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

SUBFAMILY Rubioideae

GENUS Plocama

SPECIES crocyllis

83 results for Plocama crocyllis (Sond.) M.Backlund & Thulin

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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Observation records

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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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Date: 8/26/2023 9:30:00 AM

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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