Agapanthus coddii


Agapanthus coddii, the Waterberg agapanthus or Codd's agapanthus, is a rare flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae restricted to the western Waterberg around the Marakele [National Park].

Distribution

Agapanthus coddii is found within a small area of the Waterberg massif in Limpopo, with an extent of occurrence of 160km2.

Habitat and ecology

Agapanthus coddii is found in moist environments beneath cliffs in Bushveld habitats.

Conservation status

Agapanthus coddii has been classified as rare by South [African National Biodiversity Institute|SANBI] in the Red [List of South African Plants] due to its restricted range.