Observations in the Species: Mystropetalon thomii
Synonyms also shown: Mystropetalon sollyii, Mystropetalon polemannii
By: David Fox
Observed on: 3rd May 2014
Added to iSpot: 5th May 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Observed on side of Boesmanskloof Trail (Greyton - McGregor Trail). There were three similar columns in the vicinity - they had not grown as high as the ones pictured. Both "clusters" were growing on the very edge of the trail. The weather was warm and sunny, but judging by the amount of water in the rivers in the valley it may well have rained fairly recently.
Observed on: 30th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 1st April 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: Very excited to see that Mystropetalon thomii has just started flowering after the first Autumn rains. We would be most grateful for any information regarding population numbers and localities of this plant. If you come across it please could you email myself (
[email protected]) or Dr Nina Hobbhahn (
[email protected]).
Observed on: 9th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 14th March 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: Dear All Dr Nina Hobbhahn (UKZN) and myself (UCT) are embarking on a project with the support of Cape Nature investigating the pollination and reproductive ecology of the holoparasitic plant Mystropetallon thomii or Kaapsewolwekos, Red Capecob (family Balanophoraceae) (synonyms/confused with Mystropetalon sollyii, Mystropetalon polemannii). The inflorescences should start to emerge from the soil after the first autumn rains around mid-April.
Observed on: 18th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th November 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 9
Description: I can't for the life of me give this a name, altho I'm pretty certain that I've seen it before. Help please? It was about 10cm high
Observed on: 22nd April 2013
Added to iSpot: 20th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 2
Description: Sighting sent by a vistor at Helderberg Nature Reserve
By: Ferdi
Location: Boesmanskloof Trail
Lat/Lng: -34.01341, 19.70465
At base of steep southeast facing sandstone roadcut on the historical pass of the Boesmanskloof Trail between McGregor and Greyton. Elevation: 620 masl. Location gets little sunlight.
Close
Observed on: 2nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th May 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 7
Comments: 5
Description: Looks like a Hyobanche sp or a Harveya sp
Location: N2, Greater Hermanus
Lat/Lng: -34.221091, 19.172387
Just off the N2 on Houw Hoek Pass. Literally up a little bank near the road in among Protea repens plants and litter.
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Observed on: 7th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 7
Description: Maroon red flowers clustered along a spike, very densely packed. No leaves visible, inflorescence emerging straight from the sand. Clustered around Protea repens roots but also in independent clusters. No strong scent.
By: Karen Watkins
Observed on: 20th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th April 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 5
Description: Picture taken by Graham Bellairs
Observed on: 23rd August 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th August 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 6
Description: Growing on the roots of Protea- and Leucadendron-dominant fynbos, forgot to check exact species but can go back! Wholly parasitic.
Observed on: 14th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 1st September 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 7
Comments: 7
Description: underneath a Protea lepidocarpodendron. Something was smelly there too--could it be the plant?
