PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / GENTIANALES / RUBIACEAE / RUBIOIDEAE / SPERMACOCEAE / PHYLOHYDRAX / CARNOSA
Succulent, creeping perennial. Leaves opposite, ovate, fleshy, stipules sheathing. Flowers solitary in axils, white. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Rubiaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 700-704. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Perennial, succulent herb, creeping stems 0.1-0.2 m long; with ± short upright branches; rooting at nodes. Leaves sessile, decussate, ovate, apices obtuse. Stipule sheath cupular, toothed. Flowers heterostylous; sessile, axillary, solitary or in pairs. Calyx irregularly lobed, ± lacerate, persistent in fruit. Corolla 4-lobed, white or pinkish; lobes ± lanceolate; tube funnel-shaped. Stamens 4, arising in corolla mouth, exserted. Ovary 2-locular, 1 ovule per locule; stigmas hairy. Flowering time Nov.-May. Fruit small, indehiscent, ± ellipsoid, laterally compressed, hidden in stipular sheath. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, N. 2019. Rubiaceae: Phylohydrax Puff. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1423-1423. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Coastal sand dunes. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Rubiaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 700-704. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Along seashores on primary coastal dunes, salt marshes; Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Albany Thicket, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, N. 2019. Rubiaceae: Phylohydrax Puff. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1423-1423. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Knysna to S Mozambique. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Rubiaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 700-704. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
November to May
1 to 5 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
Hydrophylax carnosa (Hochst.) Sond.
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Gentianales
FAMILY Rubiaceae
SUBFAMILY Rubioideae
TRIBE Spermacoceae
GENUS Phylohydrax
SPECIES carnosa
51 results for Phylohydrax carnosa (Hochst.) Puff
Year
Barcode: PRE0162590-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 11683 | 1910-5-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, AMANZIMTOTI BEACH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162611-0 Collector(s) & number: Britten, LL, 450 | 1917-11-9
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KOWIE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162596-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 6965 | 1966-9-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE; UMZUMBE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0748016-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 38593 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HIBBERDENE; 60 MILES SOUTH OF DURBAN ON FLAT-TOPPED DUNES AT HIGH TIDE LEVEL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1504501-0 Collector(s) & number: Forbes, s.n. | 1921-3-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Isipingo
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0062192-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, B6 | 1968-3-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, At Beachwood, 1 mile north of Umgeni River Mouth.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0130915-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, D, 2526 | 2005-2-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Beachwood Mangroves, Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162597-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 254 | 1964-12-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; LALA NEK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0468329-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 8076 | 1972-10-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal,
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0565389-0 Collector(s) & number: Mucina, L, LM 6189/1 | 1996-12-12
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Boknes (near Kenton-on-Sea), Diaz Cross site, Kwaaihoek.
General notes: Primary coastal dune. Phylodydrax carnosa comm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162593-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 569 | 1948-10-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ISIPINGO
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162601-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 8528 | 1916-4-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ALFRED
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0012518-0 Collector(s) & number: MacDevette, 253 | 1981-11-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Tugela Mouth.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0898128-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS00457 | 2001-11-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sodwana Nature Reserve.
General notes: Tropical. Slope: gentle. Pasture. Photo.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162608-0 Collector(s) & number: Britten, LL, 1918 | 1919-11-9
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KOWIE; WEST BANK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162606-0 Collector(s) & number: Tyson, W, TRV 17255 | 1916-3-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ALFRED
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0724882-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 9015 | 1975-12-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ST.JOHNS; FLATROCK POINT; HALFWAY FROM UMNGAZI TO UMNGAZANA. SANDY MOUND ON SHELLY LIMESTONE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162592-0 Collector(s) & number: Letty, CL, 214 | 1935-7-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE; SHELLY BEACH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162610-0 Collector(s) & number: Leighton, FM, 3140 | 1949-1-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALEXANDRIA; BOKNES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0867474-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 2200 | 2015-12-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini District. Zinkwazi Beach.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0795934-0 Collector(s) & number: Kotze, PC, 4 | 1924-6-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand; Mtunzini; Littoral Dune.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0206679-0 Collector(s) & number: Forest, F, 842 | 2004-11-9
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Cape St. Francis dunes. 34°11'37" S; 24°51'29" E.
General notes: Voucher for DNA sample, DNA bank of the Leslie Hill Molecular Systematics Laboratory.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0700203-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4876 | 1969-12-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Manzengwenya Inspection Quarters. First dune pioneers.
General notes: Fairly common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162591-0 Collector(s) & number: Kotze, PC, PRE 41855 | 1924-6-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; MTUNZINI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162604-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 2930 | 1898-12-21
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ALFRED WEST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0058835-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8073 | 1968-3-30
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umzumbe Beach. Port Shepstone.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1504500-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, s.n. | 1910-6-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Shepstone N.P.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162603-0 Collector(s) & number: Tyson, W, H12983 | 1916-5-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ALFRED
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162612-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacot Guillarmod, AFMG, 3961 | 1960-12-4
South Africa, Eastern Cape, BATHURST DIV.; PORT ALFRED; SALT VLEI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0659543-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 6063 | 2002-9-9
Mozambique, San Sebastian Peninsula, east of Vilanculos.
General notes: Dune scrub - thicket. No slope. A prostrate, succulent, perennial herb, mat forming, with white flowers. Rare, only a small population seen on a bare fore dune.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0358206-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4876 | 1969-12-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MANZENGWENYA INSPECT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162598-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7600 | 1967-8-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE; UVONGO BEACH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162599-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3838 | 1967-11-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KOSI ESTUARY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162595-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 13358 | 1936-12-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE; UVONGO BEACH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162605-0 Collector(s) & number: Paterson, FM, TRV 25776 | 1911-1-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; CAPE RECIFE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162602-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 28051 | 1923-10-2
South Africa, North West, PORT ALFRED; BATHURST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0550822-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 4613 | 1996-2-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sodwana Bay Area. ± 1 km South of Sodwana Bay beach area at the foot of sand dunes.
General notes: Coastal Dunes. Soil. Well-drained. Sand. Sandstone. Full sun. Gentle slope. E-aspect. Biotic effect: none seen. Succulent with underground stem growing horizontally - rising stems. Flowers: white borne upright above the sand. Common. Fieldwork funded by the National Geographic Society (#5594-95)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162600-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 2380 | 1895-1-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KOMGA; KEI MOUTH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162613-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4446 | 1962-12-7
South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE DIV.; WILDERNESS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162607-0 Collector(s) & number: Tyson, W, PRE 12659 | 1916-5-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ALFRED
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0682866-0 Collector(s) & number: O'Callaghan, MG, 1153 | 1985-1-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, OYSTERBAY AREA; 3 KM E OF OYSTERBAY. E-SIDE OF SMALL BEACH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Rubiaceae: Phylohydrax Puff Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, NIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1423-1423
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Rubiaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 700-704
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1997
1986
No results found for Phylohydrax carnosa (Hochst.) Puff
Status and criteria
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Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
BOOK
Woodhall, S.E. 2005. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Struik
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Heath, A., McLeod, L., Kaliszewska, Z.A., Fisher, C.W.S. and Cornwall, M. 2008. Field notes including a summary of trophic and ant-associations for the butterfly genera <i>Chrysoritis</i> Butler, <i>Aloeides</i> Hübner and <i>Thestor</i> Hübner (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) from South Africa. Metamorphosis. 19:127-148
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