Aspalathus cordicarpa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Genus: | Aspalathus |
Species: | †A. cordicarpa |
Binomial name | |
†Aspalathus cordicarpa | |
Aspalathus cordicarpa is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.[2] Prior to its rediscovery in 2016,[3] Aspalathus cordicarpa was last collected in 1950 and thought to be extinct. It is endemic to the Fynbos region around Garcia's Pass in the Western Cape.[1] It is also known as the Heartfruit Capegorse.[3]
Distribution
Aspalathus cordicarpa is found around Garcia's Pass, in sands or sandstone gravel at mid altitudes.[1]
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Conservation status
As of the 2006 classification, Aspalathus cordicarpa is classified as Extinct.[1] Alien species such as Acacia mearnsii are a severe past and present threat. Pine plantations are also a threat, as the area that Aspalathus cordicarpa is found in has been transformed into pine forestry.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
- ↑ "Aspalathus cordicarpa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- 1 2 Preez, Brian du (2016-12-01). "Heartfruit Capegorse (Aspalathus cordicarpa)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
External links
- Data related to Aspalathus cordicarpa at Wikispecies
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