Lapeirousia pyramidalis explained
Lapeirousia pyramidalis is a species of geophyte in the genus Lapeirousia.[1] It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is also known as the pyramid kabong.
Distribution
Lapeirousia pyramidalis subsp. pyramidalis is found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape . Lapeirousia pyramidalis subsp. regalis is found in a small area in the Western Cape.[2]
Subspecies
There are 2 infraspecific named subspecies of pyramidalis:
- Lapeirousia pyramidalis subsp. pyramidalis (Lam.) Goldblatt - known as the pale pyramid kabong
- Lapeirousia pyramidalis subsp. regalis Goldblatt & J.C.Manning - known as the purple pyramid kabong
Conservation status
Lapeirousia pyramidalis is classified as Least Concern.
Notes and References
- Web site: Lapeirousia pyramidalis subsp. pyramidalis PlantZAfrica . 2022-04-14 . pza.sanbi.org.
- Web site: Threatened Species Programme SANBI Red List of South African Plants . 2022-04-14 . redlist.sanbi.org.