Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Knowltonia vesicatoria
Common name:
Brandblaar, Katjiedrieblaar, Peperwortel, Tandpynblaar, Blisterleaf
Family:
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup)
Distribution:
Eastern Cape, Western Cape
Habitat:
An adaptable species found from sea level to 900m under bushes, trees and in shady areas, from sandy coastal soils to fynbos and forest, especially in humus rich soil.
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Regional red list:
Least concern
National red list:
Least Concern
Comments:
One of the few and best fynbos plants for the shady garden. Tough and water-wise, a mature clump of this plant with its attractive foliage makes a striking feature under trees.
Links:
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SANBI PlantZAfrica
Locations
1:
Beds at Millstream, Van Riebeeck Street entrance
(Millstream)
• Accession: 1999-181/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Upper garden, rockeries
(Ur)
• Accession: 2021-114/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
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Individual