Agapanthus walshii


Agapanthus walshii, the Cape or fynbos agapanthus, is an endangered flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae restricted to the Western Cape, South Africa.

Distribution

Agapanthus walshii is found within a small area of the Elgin Valley, with an extent of occurrence of 35km2.

Habitat and ecology

Agapanthus walshii is found in Kogelberg Sandstone Fynbos habitat.

Conservation status

Agapanthus walshii has been classified as endangered by SANBI in the Red List of South African Plants due to its restricted range, loss of habitat due to encroaching informal settlements.