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Kiggelaria africana L.

Protologue Sp. Pl. 2: 1037. 1753 [1 May 1753]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
Kiggelaria africana, 89-74--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 097.jpg

Kiggelaria africana, 89-74--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 097.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, 89-74--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 096.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, 89-74--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 099.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, 89-74--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 100.jpg

Kiggelaria africana, 89-74--So. Africa. Cape Province. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 20 Nov 02. 100.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (8).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (3).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (4).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (24).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (24).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (25).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (25).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (9).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (15).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (15).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (10).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (12).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (5).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (22).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (22).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (19).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (19).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (23).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (23).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (27).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (27).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (7).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (16).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (16).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (17).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (17).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (26).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (26).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (18).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (18).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (13).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (6).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (21).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (21).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (2).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (20).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (20).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (1).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (1).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (14).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (14).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (11).JPG

Kiggelaria africana, Davidson, C 12271--South Africa. W. Cape. De Rust. 20 Jan 2014. DSC00809 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (54).JPG

Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (54).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (55).JPG

Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (55).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (56).JPG

Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (56).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (53).JPG

Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (53).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (51).JPG

Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (51).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (52).JPG

Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (52).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (50).JPG

Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (50).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (57).JPG

Kiggelaria africana--Stellenbosch Bot. Garden. 15 Jan 2014. DSC00015 (57).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to Cape Provinces, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Zimbabwe (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 3 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

89-74

November 20, 2002

Location

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Ehlanzeni (Thaba Chweu, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden | Lydenburg)

-25.315833, 30.495278

Location Remarks

Rhodes Dr., Newlands, Cape Town

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson C. s.n.

January 15, 2014

Location

South Africa, Western Cape (Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Bot. Garden)

-33.93583, 18.86575

Location Remarks

Van Riebeeck St., Stellenbosch 7600

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

Davidson, C 12271

January 20, 2014

Location

South Africa, Western Cape (Bergrivier NU)

-32.732111, 18.187222

Location Remarks

Dirt road continuation of R27, along the coast 5 km N of Velddrif. Coastal dunes.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Dalzell

Notes

Tree 3 m, by a rocky stream at the roadside.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Family

Achariaceae

Genus

Kiggelaria

Specific Epithet

africana

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Moderate

ED 18.6

Moderately distinct — it has closer living relatives than the most isolated species.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.9

Global rank

#47,696 of 335,497

Top 15%

Extinction probability

6%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →