Aspalathus cordicarpa

Aspalathus cordicarpa is a species of flowering plant in the genus Aspalathus.[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]

Aspalathus cordicarpa
Scientific classification Edit this 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

Distribution

Aspalathus cordicarpa is found around Garcia's Pass, in sands or sandstone gravel at mid altitudes.[1]

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. "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
  2. "Aspalathus cordicarpa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  3. Preez, Brian du (2016-12-01). "Heartfruit Capegorse (Aspalathus cordicarpa)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2022-04-16.


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