Aristea biflora
| Aristea biflora | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Aristea |
| Species: | A. biflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Aristea biflora Weim. | |
Aristea biflora, commonly known as the windowed aristea or two-flowered aristea and maagbossie in Afrikaans, is a cormous geophyte belonging to the genus Aristea and is part of the fynbos.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Caledon to Drayton. The plant has an extent of occurrence of 23–77 km² and has already lost 70% of its habitat to wheat cultivation. The remaining population is threatened by invasive plants, suburban development, and poor fire management.[2]
References
- ↑ "Aristea biflora Weim". REDLIST Sanbi.
- ↑ "Aristea biflora Weim". Plants of the World Online.