Babiana toximontana
| Babiana toximontana | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Babiana |
| Species: | B. toximontana
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| Binomial name | |
| Babiana toximontana | |
Babiana toximontana is a species of geophytic, perennial flowering plant in the family Iridaceae.[1][2] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs on the foothills of the Matsikammaberge and the Gifberg. It is part of the Bokkeveld fynbos. The plant has a range of 75 km2 and there are five subpopulations. The species is threatened by the rooibos tea industry which has taken over some of its habitat.[3]
References
- ^ "Babiana toximontana J.C.Manning & Goldblatt". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". Threatened Species Programme. 2021-03-18. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
- ^ "Babiana toximontana J.C.Manning & Goldblatt". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-08-31.