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laaiqah_jabarΠεριγραφή
Monilaria
Found growing on quartz-covered koppie overlooking the Olifants River, not far from the river mouth.
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botaneekΗμερομηνία
Σεπτέμβριος 4, 2015Τόπος
east of N7, se of Klawer Cellars: east of new road reserve and right at the top of the hill (Google, OSM)Περιγραφή
Steirodiscus puts in a rare appearance
This is an entire genus of 5 poorly known, rare and threatened species, and is thus a prime target for further observations. This is one of 3 exceptionally rare species; essentially known currently only from this particular locality, although it may persist at the Type locality some 20km to the west (Knakiesberg s Heerenlogenment). All 4 other collections were made prior to 1956.
Annuals, and completely hairless. About 150 plants in fairly shallow sands with sandstone outcrops; vulnerable to grazing impact and random development impacts as population appears to occupy less than 1ha! Willdenowia incurvata and Muraltia spinosa are dominant shrubs.
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botaneekΠεριγραφή
the first ever pics of this in the wild, at only the second locality (and new) locality!
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linkieΠεριγραφή
These were small silvery shrubs and quite charming. I'd have liked to be something else.
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nigelforshawΠεριγραφή
Mimetes stokoei
Mimetes stokoei thought to be probably extinct and hadn^t been seen for over 30 years. It popped up after a hot fire in 2000. The entire population went up in smoke in March 2011...
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nigelforshawΠεριγραφή
Mimetes stokoei just over 5 years after the 2000 fire
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nigelforshawΠεριγραφή
Mimetes stokoei just over 6 years after the 2000 fire
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nigelforshawΠεριγραφή
Mimetes stokoei just over 9 years after the 2000 fire
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botaneekΠεριγραφή
2 patches, one with 2 plants, 1 with 3, one with 6; 3 small dead plts; peaty se slopes; in bud, to 2m; seeder
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botaneekΠεριγραφή
sprawling, draped over sandstone rocks; uncommon, mid altitude
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emmspaulΠεριγραφή
Thanks to Ross Turner for ID.
Growing in shady most habitat on cliff face near a waterfall.
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tomlloydevansΠεριγραφή
TLE 2694 TLE 2696 (2695 missing)
Tentative name for an endemic species not yet described: Erica cunonia
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linkieΠεριγραφή
Tried to ID this before some years ago. Will see what microscope reveals.
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botaneekΠεριγραφή
been wanting to see this super localised sp for 20yrs and finally got the gap; shocked to see how localised it is and how badly invaded the valley is
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evaneiflerΠεριγραφή
Small patches of the plant were found in the south-facing shade of the largest boulders.
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botaneekΗμερομηνία
Σεπτέμβριος 28, 2016Περιγραφή
Geissorhiza namaquamontana
Newly described (SA J Botany 2017, 111; pp 299-301), based on this specimen; fairly common from 700-860m on steep s and se facing rocky slopes; in seasonally damp soils and moss pads, to 25cm; only known from 3 collections - here, nr Leliefentein and on the Rooiberg, so yet another Kamiesberg endemic (about 60 now, with another 70 being near endemics!). Should probably be Redlisted as Rare.
From the paper: "This has led us to revise the concept of G. namaquensis, which we now restrict to taller plants up to 300 mm tall, with comparatively larger flowers with tepals
14–18 × ±4 mm and anthers 4.5–5.5 mm long. The shorter plants from the Kamiesberg and Grootberg, 80–160(–250)mm tall, with smaller flowers with tepals 8–10 ×±2mm and anthers 2–3mm long, are described as the new species Geissorhiza namaquamontana."
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botaneekΠεριγραφή
Geissorhiza pseudinaequalis
large flowered species restricted to damp, usually shaded, south facing spots, flowering best after fire; uncommon, from here to Simonsberg
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evaneiflerΠεριγραφή
Common in flat, lowland areas with some standing water in spots along with G. geminata and Drosera. Collected in a drought year so I believe the plant photographed is smaller than usual.
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botaneekΗμερομηνία
Ιανουάριος 2, 2005Περιγραφή
Geissorhiza nubigena
Kogelberg Sandstone Fynbos
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botaneekΗμερομηνία
Σεπτέμβριος 19, 2016Περιγραφή
Geissorhiza humilis
very rare off the Peninsula, but putting on the best show in 20yrs here after Jan fire; literally hundreds of thousands in flower on Redhill plateau, no threats; fls close up about 4.30
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evaneiflerΠεριγραφή
Found at type location, only seen at one spot on the mountain. It likely grows in other inaccessible areas. Sexual parts very short ~1-3mm in length at base of tube.
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botaneekΠεριγραφή
Hermannia bungholensis MS
DGE^s irreverent manuscript (MS) name for this unpublished Namaqualand coastal species. To 1m tall. Namaqualand Strandveld
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amidaroseΗμερομηνία
Δεκέμβριος 2010Περιγραφή
Post fire 2010. ID by John Manning
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tonyrebeloΠεριγραφή
Tritoniopsis flava
Veld in first spring (burned June 2016). November Specials.
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botaneekΗμερομηνία
Φεβρουάριος 3, 2014Περιγραφή
Nivenia concinna
low rounded plts to 25cm; large, dark blue fls with shortish tubes and very long style branches; local endemic (Viljoens Pass - Groenlandberg); very patchy; rocky, peaty sands on variable aspects; no threats here
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botaneekΤόπος
Riviersonderend, Olifantskloof, superbowl: mostly on cliffs at upper edge of superbowl, some amongst rocks lower down (such as this obs) (Google, OSM)Περιγραφή
Nivenia dispar
Thrilled to catch the very tail end of flowering of this, the most localised of all Nivenias. Known only from within 400m of this spot! Total population estimated at about 300 plants, in veld about 12yrs old. Plants to 2m tall in sheltered spots, but usually >0.5m. Steep south facing slopes on sandstone.
Occasional pine, with serious infestation about 1km to the north.
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botaneekΠεριγραφή
Klattia flava
scattered clumps, never very common; no threats, although pines are present but still in very low numbers; this pop with about 200 stems; peaty south facing slopes
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botaneekΗμερομηνία
Σεπτέμβριος 7, 2011Περιγραφή
Geissorhiza karooica
very cute species on shales; seemingly very rare and widely scattered
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evaneiflerΠεριγραφή
Common in ditch along side of road and scattered away from the road. Clear yellow flowers, corkscrew-shaped leaves
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botaneekΠεριγραφή
Geissorhiza lapidosa
Type locality and collection; thus far only known from exposed, seasonally wet places on lower edge of shale band on Goudini Sneeukop, at 1800m; very rare and local
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botaneekΗμερομηνία
Ιανουάριος 15, 2006Περιγραφή
Geissorhiza altimontana
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evaneiflerΠεριγραφή
Found a few hundred plants growing under mature renosterveld vegetation, but only 3 plants in bud and one in flower. Flowers golden yellow with magenta center and flush with purple-red on reverse of petals.
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botaneekΗμερομηνία
Σεπτέμβριος 26, 2006Περιγραφή
in the absence of any real live pics a copy of the Type is a lot better than nothing! Still only known from the Type collection, made 26 Sep 2006, in first year after fire; loamy sands over clay; very rare and local
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botaneekΠεριγραφή
upper mtn sp of Cederberg - Bokkeveld Tafleberg; damp areas and thin soils over sandstone, more common here on Honderverbrand plateau than anywhere else I've seen
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botaneekΠεριγραφή
part of a large local pop, in thin moss and lichen pads over sandstone, mostly in semi shade
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botaneekΠεριγραφή
been wanting to find this charmer since it was named by Steve Hammer; only known from this locality, and uber localised, first found by John Lavranos
