Glottiphyllum salmii
| Glottiphyllum salmii | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Glottiphyllum |
| Species: | G. salmii
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| Binomial name | |
| Glottiphyllum salmii (Haw.) N.E.Br.
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Glottiphyllum salmii is a small succulent plant that is part of the Aizoaceae family.[1] The species is endemic to South Africa and occurs in the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape, between Willowmore and Uniondale. The plant has a range of less than 300 km² and two subpopulations are known. More research needs to be done on the plant. It is currently threatened by overgrazing and trampling by ostriches.[2]
References
- ^ "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". Threatened Species Programme. 2007-04-16. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ^ "Glottiphyllum salmii (Haw.) N.E.Br". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-11-07.