The database currently comprises 203587 names of african plants with their nomenclatural statuts. Full text of red data list of southern african plants see other formats. The major habitats for threatened species have been refined to vegetation types as described in south africas national vegetation map. Corrections and additions find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Red data lists general information a red data list is a catalogue of species whose future survival in nature hangs in the balance golding 2002.
By far the largest concentration of red data book species of plants, butterflies, reptiles and amphibians occurs in the greater cape town metropolitan area. Iucn, gland, switzerland and cambridge, united kingdom. The third chapter is a summary of the data analysis produced from the present red list of south african plants. Overview red data books and lists are iucn world conservation union, species survival commission ssc products and were initiated in 1963 by sir peter scott as a means of preventing extinction through an easily understood method of identifying, documenting and creating awareness. Large flowers bloom in late winter and early spring and can be any color from white to yellow, blue and red. Plant lovers are always looking for easy to grow, unique plants with a fun aspect. Success stories using southern african plant species. They nevertheless provide a useful checklist of the plants of southern africa. Baobab and african pear had the most research data available online, but the other eight had very little information, with african black plum, wild loquat, and black plum at the tail end of data availability. Terrestrial mammals south african national scientific programmes report smithers, reay h. The red list of south african plants published in 2010, the international year of biodiversity, assessed for the first time the conservation status of all 20 456 of south africas described indigenous plant taxa. Southern african plant red data lists iucn library system.
These east african and arabian natives are wonderful in the interior container garden or as warm climate additions to the patio display. It is now possible to get a list of threatened species associated with each vegetation type, simply by typing the name of the vegetation type in the search box above. This list incorporates the mainland and nearshore islands and waters only. Patterns, trends, main threats and priorities for conservation in terms of taxa, regions and ecosystems of major concern are presented. This gardenerdy post enlists and describes some african flowers with pictures. Overview south africa is endowed with an exceptionally rich marine environment. The usda natural resources conservation service national plant data center includes interactive keys polyclave key and plant character data sets for some groups of plants. Yolan friedmann endangered wildlife trust ewt article type. This website provides access to south african plant names taxa, specimens herbarium sheets and observations of plants made in the field botanical records. In 2009, south africa completed the iucn red list assessments of 20,456. The savannahs, rainforests, and the fauna are a part of africas appeal.
National botanical research institute private bag 184 windhoek namibia tel 264 61 202 2023 fax. The data is available for grasses poaceae family and legumes fabaceae family among other. Terrestrial mammals south african national scientific programmes report. This update to the red data list of southern african plants. Schrebera alata plantzafrica south african national. Red data book of namibian plants southern african botanical diversity network report, on. Due to a range of climate types present, a patchwork of unique habitat types occur, which contribute to its biodiversity and level of endemism. Alepidea amatymbica is an important medicinal plant in southern africa with a long history of traditional use for the management of conditions like colds, coughs, sore throat, influenza, asthma, and abdominal cramps. South africa is the third most biodiverse country in the world and inhabitants have for centuries employed the help of indigenous medicinal plants.
These criteria are relevant to most species and all regions of the world. These flowers grow from corms, which have been eaten by the indigenous peoples of south africa. It can be found in the southern regions of africa, ranging from kenya to south africa. This red list is a major milestone for south africa in that it is the first datadriven, comprehensive assessment of the countrys indigenous. Red data list special edition south african national. Local rarities countrywide status not threatened, unless noted. Threatened species programme sanbi red list of south. In 2009, south africa completed the iucn red list assessments of 20,456 indigenous vascular plant taxa. Summaries of the numbers of species in each category for the current version of the iucn red list are provided here. Southern african botanical diversity network report no. The present study examines and analyses the recently documented threat statuses of south african.
In producing the red list of south african plants, south africa has become one of. Red data list of southern african plants protea atlas project. In contrast to the majority of species enumerated in the red list of south african plants. The red list of south african plants a global first.
Proceedings of a conference on the conservation and utilization of southern african botanical diversity. South africa has an incredible diversity in plant life for a country of 463,000 square miles. The two regions particularly california and the western cape are connected by sharing a mediterranean climate regime of long hot summers and cooler, rainy winters. Southern african plant names and floristic details from the south african national biodiversity institute. Besides the huge diversity of ecosystems, at least 11 species of marine animals and numerous species of marine plants and seaweeds have been identified. Babiana pygmaea is a member of the iris family and native to southern africa. The flowers of some cultivars also have a strong, sweet scent. While many southern african medicinal plants are traditionally used to treat fungal skin infections such as tinia, the correlation between skin inflictions and pathogens such as microsporum canis, trichophyton mentagrophytes and epidermophyton floccosum, species have been addressed in only a few antimicrobial studies such as masoko et al.
The large number of plant species in this region ca. South africa is a large country, ranked 25th by size in the world, and is situated in the temperate latitudes and subtropics. Full text of southern african plant red data list see other formats. Ecology and utilization of harpagophytum procumbens devils claw in southern africa. Southern african plant names and floristic details from. Tsp in one of the continents largest collaborative conservation projects to date, south africa has become the first megadiverse. The littleunderstood indigenous african fruit trees. Past, present, and future 169 plant red data books and the national botanical institute 170 mozambique rdl workshop 173 gauteng red data plant policy. A red data list rdl is a catalogue of species whose future survival survival subject category. There are 744,809 plants, and 600,014 images in this world class database of plants, which is collaboratively developed by over 3,500 members from around the globe. Here are just a few gorgeous flowers that you could grow in your garden to make it proudly south african. Full text of red data list of southern african plants.
Red data list of southern african plants book, 1996. Nhbs a guribfakim, t brendler, ld phillips and jn eloff, association for african medicinal plants standards. These data are based largely on the herbarium collections of the national botanical institute and are therefore inevitably incomplete. It also provides a detailed discussion on the major difficulties with plant threat assessments. Hiltontaylor and others published red data list of southern african plants. Pdf the red list of south african plants a global first. The southern african plant red data lists set out the conservation status of certain species in southern africa. The red data book of the mammals of south africa an important milestone in south african mammal conservation. The african penguin is classified as vulnerable in the south african red data book for birds, is considered vulnerable in terms of the iucn threatened species categories, and is listed in appendix ii of cites and the bonn convention for the conservation of migratory species. South africa is home to over 22,000 different species of plants that are ordered into 2,180 genuses of 227 plant families. Proteas comprise 7 % of the extinct species, 14 % of the endangered species, 11 % of the vulnerable species, 5 % of the rare species and less than 1 % of the uncertain species. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a. Established in 1964, the international union for conservation of natures red list of threatened species has evolved to become the worlds most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species.
South africa is home to some of the most beautiful garden plants. Africa is an amazing continent with many natural wonders. Iucn the iucn red list of threatened species is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of plant and animal species. Marine life of southern africa sustainable development. It is home to a beautiful world of flora and fauna. Southern africa has a total of 225 plant families with the 52 largest families covering over 90% of the flora. Adenium desert rose plants are perfect specimens for the intrepid or novice gardener. Lowveld, south africa c o n t e n t s 183 threatened plants gleditsia triacanthos 192 invasive alien plants red data list special 162 red data lists in southern africa. At the same time, my interest in southern african plants had been engendered by a trip there in 1998, with followup visits in 2008, 2010 and 2012. It uses a set of quantitative criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species. The data found in the scientific literature presented several problems.
Simply magnificent 11 african flowers with pictures. Desert rose plant care learn some adenium desert rose. The red data book of the mammals of south africa an important. Welcome to the red list of south african plants version 2017. The submerged though ecologically important agulhas. These healing plants treated all sorts of maladies including cancer, diabetes and tuberculosis tb as well as more benign complaints such as the. An interesting addition to the red data book is the inclusion of the regional status of plants by the old south african provinces. Thus of our 374 taxa of proteas, some 43 % are listed in the red data book.
Southern african pythons are protected in southern africa as vulnerable in the latest south african red data book, and may not be captured or killed. Iucn conservation assessments of over 200 rangerestricted species of acanthaceae from africa. During that process, medicinal plant species especially those sold in informal muthi markets were identified so that potential extinction risks posed to these species could be assessed. This easytogrow plant is indigenous to the eastern cape, kwazulunatal and eastern mpumalanga. The iucn red list is a critical indicator of the health of the worlds biodiversity.
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