Lampranthus amoenus

Lampranthus amoenus

Scientific name

Lampranthus amoenus is a fast-growing shrub, forming a sizeable plant within a year or two. It grows well for about five years, after which it starts to become moribund, however, they can live and flower for many years.

According to the South African Red List for plants, Lampranthus amoenus is recognised as E (Endangered), primarily due to massive habitat loss from agriculture and urban expansion, and habitat degradation from alien invasive plants.

This plant occurs naturally from the Cape Peninsula to Malmesbury, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It inhabits rocky hillsides or sandy lowlands primarily of the Atlantis Sand Fynbos vegetation type. It thrives in full sun and soils with excellent drainage.

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