Hebenstretia fastigiosa
| Hebenstretia fastigiosa | |
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| Hebenstretia fastigiosa inflorescence | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus: | Hebenstretia |
| Species: | H. fastigiosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Hebenstretia fastigiosa Jaroscz
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Hebenstretia fastigiosa is a species of plant from South Africa. It belongs to the figwort family.
Description
[edit]This annual grows up to 45 cm (18 in) tall. It has suberect branches with narrow, slightly toothed leaves. Long spikes of flowers are present between August and October.[2] They are white and hairless with sessile anthers.[3] The fruit is top-shaped and pointed. The upper mericarp is larger.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]This plant is endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa.[4] It grows on rocky slopes between Pakhuis and the Cape peninsula at elevations of 105–914 m (344–2,999 ft).[3][4] It grows in sandstone and granite fynbos areas.[5]
Conservation
[edit]This plant is classified as being of least concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. While it is declining in some areas due to urbanisation, this decline is not deemed significant enough to give it a higher rating. It has several fragmented subpopulations as a consequence of historical land change for agriculture. As it is a habitat specialist, it is unlikely that Hebenstretia fastigiosa is suitable for cultivation.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hebenstretia fastigiosa". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ a b Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2012). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora (PDF). Pretoria: South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI. ISBN 978-1-919976-74-7. OCLC 852384288.
- ^ a b e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36
- ^ a b "African Plant Database". africanplantdatabase.ch. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ a b Raimondo, D.; Matlamela, P.F.; Kamundi, D.A.; von Staden, L. (2018). "Hebenstretia fastigiosa Jaroscz. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1". Red List of South African Plants. Retrieved 7 March 2023.