Watsonia strictiflora | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Iridaceae |
Genus: | Watsonia |
Species: | W. strictiflora |
Binomial name | |
Watsonia strictiflora Ker Gawl. | |
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Watsonia strictiflora, the Klipheuwel watsonia, is a plant belonging to the genus Watsonia and forming part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Klapmuts to Joostenberg and Paarl. [2] The plant has lost 98% of its habitat over the past 200 years to the establishment of vineyards and the planting of grain as well as urban development. It is also threatened by invasive plants. [3]