Codon schenckii

Codon schenckii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Codon
Species:
C. schenckii
Binomial name
Codon schenckii
Schinz (1888)
Synonyms[1]
  • Codon luteum Marloth & Engl. (1888)

Codon schenckii is a species of flowering plant in the genus Codon. It is native to Namibia and the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.[1] It is also known by the name yellow nectarcup.

Description

Codon schenckii is similar in appearance to Codon royenii but with smaller flowers; its corolla are slightly campanulate and 15-18 mm long; they are pale to bright yellow, with reddish dots near the apex of the lobes. It is rain dependent.[2]

Distribution

Codon schenckii is found in western Namibia and down to the Richtersveld of South Africa.[1]

Habitat

Codon schenckii is found on sandy watercourses and rocky slopes.[1]

Ecology

Its flowers are visited by Eoanthidium turnericum.[3]

Conservation status

Codon schenckii is classified as Least Concern, as it is widespread and not in danger of extinction. It is widespread and common across the desert areas of Namibia, but rare and restricted to the Richtersveld in South Africa.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  2. ^ "Codon schenckii Schinz". www.worldfloraonline.org. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  3. ^ "Codon schenckii Schinz - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-04-15.