PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASPARAGALES / IRIDACEAE / NIVENIOIDEAE / NIVENIA / ARGENTEA
Rounded shrubs up to 400 mm high, forming low cushions. Stem branching from base, branches ascending, compressed, leafy portions 2-4 mm diam. Leaves crowded apically, linear-lanceolate, (20-)40-80 x 1.5-3.5 mm. Inflorescence a congested, branched false raceme, up to 15-flowered, lateral branches short, 3-flowered, each node shortly stalked, with 1 flower within spathes; primary peduncle axis compressed, extending (10-)20-40 mm from leaf cluster, ultimate branches ± 2 mm long, subtended by lanceolate-attenuate, keeled, bracts 15-25 mm long, dry, brown with brown membranous margins; spathes tightly enclosing flower, lanceolate-attenuate, 13-18 mm long, dry and papery, brown below and in midline, margins and apices transparent-membranous; floral bracts tubular, 18-25 mm long, dry and membranous, usually silvery-transparent in upper 1/2-1/3, brown in lower 1/2-2/3, sometimes ± entirely shining brown, becoming torn apically. Flowers salver-shaped, heterostylous, deep blue, darker in centre, white in throat and tube; perianth tube 14-20(-25) mm long, widening gradually toward mouth; tepals oblong-oblanceolate, 13-18 x 4-6 mm, spreading. Filaments either 4-5 mm long (thrum flower) or 1.0-1.5 mm long (pin flower); anthers 1.0-1.5 mm long before anthesis, yellow; pollen yellow. Style either included 0.5-4.0 mm below mouth of tube (thrum flower) or exserted ± 7 mm, reaching ± 5 mm beyond anthers (pin flower), dividing into filiform branches ± 1.5 mm long. Capsules obovoid, ± 7 x 3.5-4.0 mm. Seeds unknown. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Shrub to 50 cm. Leaves sword-shaped. Flowers single in compound, branched, stalked pseudoracemes, heterostylous, deep blue, tube 15-25 mm, bracts conspicuous, silvery-translucent above with dark keels. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Iridaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 119-176. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Nivenia argentea is distinguished by its congested, compound, ± raceme-like inflorescence with lanceolate-attenuate subtending spathes that entirely brown and dry. The ultimate branches bear single-flowered rhipidia, each flower surrounded by a tubular, dry, membranous bract 18-25 mm long, usually silvery-transparent in the upper half and brown below but sometimes entirely shining brown. The species is heterostylous and the flowers have a perianth tube 14-25 mm long with the anthers exserted on filaments either 4-5 mm long (thrum flowers) or 1.0-1.5 mm long (pin flowers). The style branches are slender and typical of most other species in the genus. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Exposed, rocky ridges. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Rocky slopes and summits. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Iridaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 119-176. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Restricted to middle and upper elevations on the Riviersonderend Mtns and adjacent Langeberg, extending from Tradouwberg and Grootvadersbosch north of Heidelberg in the west to Garcia’s Pass and Perdeberg near Riversdale in the east. From: Goldblatt, P; Manning, JC. 2020. Iridaceae of southern Africa. Strelitzia 42: 1-1159. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Eastern Riviersonderend Mtns and central Langeberg. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Iridaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 119-176. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
October to December
360 to 1400 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
Nivenia capitata (Klatt) Weim.
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Iridaceae
SUBFAMILY Nivenioideae
GENUS Nivenia
SPECIES argentea
28 results for Nivenia argentea Goldblatt
Barcode: NBG0205380-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 3922 | 2006-4-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale. Eastern Langeberg, summit of ridge, 1.5 km west of Doodkisberg PK. 33°56'S; 21°38'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168184-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, TJ, 31 | 1984-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu. Langeberg East MCA: Compartment 8. Slopes of Horinberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0213073-0 Collector(s) & number: Grantham, M, s.n. | 2007-1-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Riviersonderend Mountains. 34°05'41.7"S: 19°55'47.5"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0191143-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, s.n. | 2000-7-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Northern Langeberg, NE of Langkloof, on summit ridge 2 km west Waterval Pk (1525 m). About 12 km east of Garcias Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168183-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 9773 | 1977-12-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith. Rooiberg: Ararat ridge. Altitude c. 4100 ft.
General notes: Warm north slopes. Flowers deep clear blue. Fairly frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168959-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 2107 | 1991-11-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg. Garcia Forest Reserve; Rooiwaterspruit; overlooking Oudebosch; along path to Stinkhoutbos above Rooitwaterspruit.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0207218-0 Collector(s) & number: C.R.E.W., s.n. | 2006-12-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg mountain, S slopes next to path from Rooiwaterspruit huts c.1 km E of huts.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168178-0 Collector(s) & number: Bowie, J, s.n. | --
South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam. On the Traduberg.
General notes: Rough sketch of Bowies plant at Kew. (1937).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0264299-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 6676 | 2010-11-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg, summit of Kampscheberg. 33°58'10.4" S; 21°15'28.0" E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0055886-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 4664 | 1897-10-2
South Africa, Western Cape, GARCIA'S PASS.
General notes: In mountains. Flowers purple.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0213076-0 Collector(s) & number: Grantham, M, s.n. | 2007-1-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg Mountain, across stream from Rooiwaterspruit Mountains. 33°57'55.3"S: 21°08'29.3"E.
General notes: Langeberg, an isolated colony of about 16 plants, across stream from Rooiwaterspruit huts, plants widely scattered and with a broad range in apparent health. Mimetes, Leucadendron, Disa graminifolia, evidence of flowering and seed set for up to 4 seasons but essentially all seed shed, inflorescences of current season present in all stages, from just recognisable, through flowering to a number with well developed fruits. Plants lax in areas of denser foliage, bracts of inflorescences approaching.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1548198-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 9963 | 2020-11-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg; east end of Langkloof; S edge of Watervalsberg 60.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0211065-0 Collector(s) & number: Grantham, M, s.n.A | 2007-12-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Riviersonderend Mountains, drainage basin E of Olifantskop. 34°05'51.9" S; 19°55'30.5" E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0819831-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 292 | 1982-5-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith Dist.; Sandkraal; Rooielsberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0211064-0 Collector(s) & number: Grantham, M, s.n.B | 2007-12-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Riviersonderend Mountains, drainage basin E of Olifantskop. 34°05'51.9" S; 19°55'30.5" E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0180182-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, F, s.n. | 1934-1-
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith. Van Wyksdorp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168185-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1797 | 1988-12-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg. Garcia State Forest Reserve. Steep south-facing slope above shaleband, approaching Aasvoelkrans.
General notes: Mountain slope. Well-drained; loamy soil, S aspect, steep slope, Acock's Veld Type: 69, fynbos, recently burned, occasional, evergreen perennial erect herb, flower colour blue, plant height 3 m, loosely erect, herbaceous plant, growing in loose tussocks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168182-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 5351 | 1974-11-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith. Rooiberg, ridge west of Teeboskop above Assegaaiboskloof.
General notes: Moist fynbos on South slopes. Locally frequent clumps on to 50 cm. Flowers bright blue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168181-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1903 | 1989-12-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Rooiberg. South-facing slopes of Rooiberg approaching Mount Ararat.
General notes: S-facing slopes close to road, amongst rocks. Mountain slope. Well drained; yellow brown sandy stony soil. Moderate slope, Acock's Veld Type 69, fynbos, none disturbance, widespread common, evergreen perennial erect shrub, blue flower colour, plant height 75 m, shrubby irid with striking blue flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0190798-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 1972 | 2001-4-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale. Eastern Langeberg, summit ridge of Perdeberg (northern portion), NW Bergfontein farm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0211062-0 Collector(s) & number: Grantham, M, s.n.D | 2007-12-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg mountain, Sleeping Beauty trail 1.5 kms, hike W of Garcias Pass. 33°57'28.5" S; 21°12'16.3" E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0168186-0 Collector(s) & number: Marshall, AH, 30 | 1983-5-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Rooiberg crest road.
General notes: Fynbos on shallow sandy soil, moderate slope, west aspect, full sun. Frequent, 50 cm tall, purple flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0211063-0 Collector(s) & number: Grantham, M, s.n.C | 2007-12-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg mountain, Sleeping Beauty trail 1.5 kms, hike W of Garcias Pass. 33°57'28.5" S; 21°12'16.3" E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0149455-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 8558 | 1987-11-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith. Rooiberg, ca 3500 ft. Teeboskop area, rocky sandstone slopes
General notes: Plants heterostylous, flowers deep blue, bracts silvery, note also stamens unequal.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0038856-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorne, CH, s.n. | 1926-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale Div. Garcias Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2020
SERIES
Iridaceae of southern Africa Goldblatt, P; Manning, JCStrelitzia 42: 1-1159
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Iridaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 119-176
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1993
No results found for Nivenia argentea Goldblatt
Status and criteria
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dunbar RI, Dunbar EP 1974. Social organisation and ecology of the Klipspringer (<i>Oreotragus oreotragus</i>) in Ethiopia.. Zeitschrift für Tierpsychologie. 35:481-493
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Lynch, C.D. 1983. The mammals of the Orange Free State, South Africa. Navorsinge van die Nasionale Museum Bloemfontein. 18:1-218
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Lynch CD. 1989. The mammals of the north-eastern Cape Province. Navorsinge van die Nasionale Museum Bloemfontein. 25:1-116
BOOK SECTION
Norton P 1997. Klipspringer <i>Oreotragus oreotragus</i>. Edited by G. Mills and L. Hes. The Complete Book of southern African Mammals. Struik
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