Watsonia dubia
| Watsonia dubia | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Watsonia |
| Species: | W. dubia
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| Binomial name | |
| Watsonia dubia Eckl. ex Klatt
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| Synonyms | |
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Watsonia dubia is a geophyte belonging to the genus Watsonia and forms part of the fynbos.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Citrusdal to Wellington. In the northern Swartland, 80% of the plant's habitat has been lost to agricultural activities. There are currently only three subpopulations known with less than 250 plants. Two of the subpopulations are located in nature reserves.[2]
References
- ^ http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=1557-27 REDLIST Sanbi
- ^ http://plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:441913-1 Plants of the World Online