Aristea teretifolia
| Aristea teretifolia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Aristea |
| Species: | A. teretifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Aristea teretifolia Goldblatt & J.C.Manning, (1997) | |
Aristea teretifolia 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 Botrivier to Bredasdorp and Elim. The plant has an extent of occurrence of 890 km² and has already lost 70% of its habitat to crop cultivation, with losses continuing. In the Napier area, the species is threatened by invasive plants.[2]
References
- ↑ "Aristea teretifolia Goldblatt & J.C.Manning". REDLIST Sanbi.
- ↑ "Aristea teretifolia Goldblatt & J.C.Manning". Plants of the World Online.