Taxon

Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae

 
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Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae - Bonnie humpfig
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Common name: Bonnie humpfig
Family: Aizoaceae (Vygie)
Distribution: One location between Stormsvlei & Swellendam
Habitat: Quartz patches
National red list: Critically Endangered
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: A very range-restricted species, occurring at a single site in the Overberg. The population at this site faces continuous decline due to crop cultivation and forestry plantations.
In 2020 field biologists discovered all three subpopulations decimated by porcupine herbivory, and rescued uprooted plant pieces were brought to SUBG to attempt re-rooting as cuttings and to harvest seed.
Links: • Red List of South African Plants

Locations

  • 1: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2020-212/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
  • 2: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2020-212/2 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
  • 3: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2020-212/3 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
  • 4: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2020-212/5 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
  • 5: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2020-212/6 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
  • 6: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2020-212/7 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
  • 7: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2020-212/8 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
  • 8: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2020-212/9 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
  • 9: Seed Store Fridge 1 (SS fridge1) • Accession: 2020-212/12 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
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