Babiana arenicola

Babiana arenicola
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Babiana
Species:
B. arenicola
Binomial name
Babiana arenicola

Babiana arenicola is a perennial, geophytic flowering plant in the family Iridaceae.[1][2] It is part of the fynbos ecoregion.[3] The species is endemic to the Western Cape. It occurs near Worcester, at the Greater Brandvlei Dam, there are two subpopulations. The planting of vineyards is a threat to the species.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Babiana arenicola Goldblatt & J.C.Manning". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  2. ^ "Babiana arenicola Goldblatt & J.C.Manning". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  3. ^ http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=1534-132 SANBI Redlist
  4. ^ http://plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77084244-1 Plants of the World Online