Gethyllis longistyla
| Gethyllis longistyla | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Amaryllidoideae |
| Genus: | Gethyllis |
| Species: | G. longistyla |
| Binomial name | |
| Gethyllis longistyla | |
Gethyllis longistyla is a perennial geophyte belonging to the genus Gethyllis and is part of the Nama Karoo.[1] The species is endemic to the Northern Cape and the Western Cape and occurs on the Sneeuberg, Agter-Sneeuberg and Nuweveldberge.[2]
The plant is considered rare. There is currently no threat to the species, but it may be affected by shale gas exploitation in the future.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Gethyllis longistyla Bolus". REDLIST Sanbi.
- ↑ "Gethyllis longistyla Bolus". Plants of the World Online.
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