Brunia sphaerocephala
Brunia sphaerocephala (Sond.) A.V.Hall
Brunia sphaerocephala, known as the ball spikekol, is a shrub in the genus Brunia and the family Bruniaceae. It is endemic to the Western Cape region of South Africa and is part of the fynbos vegetation. The plant is found in the Slanghoek, Wemmershoek, and Hottentots Holland Mountains, where it exists in four to five subpopulations. The species faces threats from invasive species.
Description
Brunia sphaerocephala is a shrub native to the Western Cape in South Africa. It is part of the fynbos biome and is restricted to specific mountain ranges, including the Slanghoek, Wemmershoek, and Hottentots Holland Mountains. The plant is limited to four to five subpopulations, and its survival is at risk due to the encroachment of invasive species. The species is part of the Bruniaceae family and is one of the few members of the genus Brunia. Its conservation status reflects the vulnerability of fynbos ecosystems to environmental pressures.
Distribution
Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Nebelia sphaerocephalaBerardia sphaerocephalaBrunia microcephala