Hebenstretia fastigiosa
Hebenstretia fastigiosa inflorescence
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Genus: Hebenstretia
Species:
H. fastigiosa
Binomial name
Hebenstretia fastigiosa
Jaroscz
Synonyms[1]
  • Hebenstretia fastigiata Steud.
  • Hebenstretia macrostylis Schltr.

Hebenstretia fastigiosa is a species of plant from South Africa. It belongs to the figwort family.

Hebenstretia fastigiosa flowers on an inflorescence
Hebenstretia fastigiosa flowers on an inflorescence

Description

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

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

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

  1. ↑ "Hebenstretia fastigiosa". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  2. 1 2 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.
  3. 1 2 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
  4. 1 2 "African Plant Database". africanplantdatabase.ch. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  5. 1 2 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.
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