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Willdenowia incurvata

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Willdenowia incurvata is a species of flowering plant in the genus Willdenowia endemic to the Fynbos region of the Northern Cape and Western Cape.[1] It is also known as the sonqua sunreed; or sonkwasriet in Afrikaans.[3]

Distribution

Willdenowia incurvata is found from False Bay in the Western Cape to Springbok in Namaqualand, in the Northern Cape.[1] It is dominant in the sandveld between Melkbos and the Olifants River, from sea level to the 1 200 m altitude range.[3]

Ecology

Willdenowia incurvata is a reseeder, it reproduces by reseeding after a fire.[3]

Conservation status

Willdenowia incurvata is classified as Least Concern as it is widely distributed, with a stable population.[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Threatened Species Programme | SANBI Red List of South African Plants". redlist.sanbi.org. Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  2. ^ "Willdenowia incurvata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d "Willdenowia incurvata | PlantZAfrica". pza.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2022-04-14.

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Willdenowia incurvata: Brief Summary

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Willdenowia incurvata is a species of flowering plant in the genus Willdenowia endemic to the Fynbos region of the Northern Cape and Western Cape. It is also known as the sonqua sunreed; or sonkwasriet in Afrikaans.

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