Watsonia humilis

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Watsonia humilis
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Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Watsonia
Species:
W. humilis
Binomial name
Watsonia humilis
Mill.
Synonyms
  • Antholyza caryophyllaeaVahl
  • Antholyza caryophylleaPanz.
  • Gladiolus merianellusThunb.
  • Gladiolus roseoalbusJacq.
  • Lapeirousia marmorata(Lam.) Steud. i
  • Neuberia humilisEckl.
  • Peyrousia marmorata(Lam.) Poir.
  • Watsonia erubescensBanks ex Ker-Gawl.
  • Watsonia lituraKlatt
  • Watsonia maculataKlatt
  • Watsonia meriana var. roseoalba(Jacq.) Baker
  • Watsonia roseoalba(Jacq.) Ker Gawl.

Watsonia humilis is a plant belonging to the genus Watsonia and is part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape. The plant has lost 90% of its historical habitat to suburban development and agricultural activities. The threat continues and invasive species have also become a threat. [2] There are currently only two known subpopulations, one at Gordon's Bay - less than 50 plants - and a second in the Breede River Valley near Wolseley. The latter was only discovered in 2012. [3]

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