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Trachyandra tortilis

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Trachyandra tortilis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Trachyandra
Species:
T. tortilis
Binomial name
Trachyandra tortilis
(Baker) Oberm.
Synonyms[2]
  • Anthericum oocarpum Schltr. ex Poelln.
  • Anthericum salteri F.M.Leight.
  • Anthericum tortile Baker

Trachyandra tortilis is a species of succulent in the genus Trachyandra. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[1]

Distribution

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Trachyandra tortilis is found in the Richtersveld and Namaqualand, southwards to Vredendal, Hopefield and Saron.[1]

Conservation status

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Trachyandra tortilis is classified as Least Concern as it is widespread and not threatened.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  2. ^ "Trachyandra tortilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
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