Brunia trigyna
Brunia trigyna (Schltr.) Class.-Bockh. & E.G.H.Oliv.
Brunia trigyna, known as the Pondoland ghost-bush, is a shrub or small tree in the genus Brunia, endemic to KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. It is restricted to the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve and Mkambati, with a total range of 100 km². The species has experienced a significant decline in population since the 1900s due to habitat destruction, with only three subpopulations and 12 plants remaining as of recent records.
Description
Brunia trigyna (Schltr.) Class.-Bockh. & E.G.H.Oliv. is a member of the Bruniaceae family and is native to KwaZulu-Natal. Its population has been in decline since the early 20th century, primarily due to habitat loss. By 1960, its numbers had dropped critically, and only three subpopulations are now known to exist. Conservation efforts are essential for the survival of this species, which is found exclusively in the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve and Mkambati. The species was formally described in 2011.
Distribution
KwaZulu-Natal
Synonyms
Raspalia trigynaBerardia trigynaRaspalia trigyna