Watsonia humilis
| Watsonia humilis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Watsonia |
| Species: | W. humilis
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| Binomial name | |
| Watsonia humilis Mill.
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Watsonia humilis is a plant belonging to the genus Watsonia and is part of the fynbos.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape. The plant has lost 90% of its historical habitat to suburban development and agricultural activities. The threat continues and invasive species have also become a threat.[2] There are currently only two known subpopulations, one at Gordon's Bay - less than 50 plants - and a second in the Breede River Valley near Wolseley. The latter was only discovered in 2012.[3]
References
- ^ http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=1557-38 REDLIST Sanbi
- ^ http://plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:441928-1 Plants of the World Online
- ^ "Watsonia humilis | PlantZAfrica".