CR

Macledium pretoriense

Declining

Overview

Macledium pretoriense, synonym Dicoma pretoriensis, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is, or was, endemic to Gauteng, South Africa.

Macledium pretoriense faces severe threats from urban expansion and agricultural development around Pretoria, which has dramatically reduced its specialized grassland habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining populations, while invasive plant species alter the native vegetation communities this endemic species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species is restricted to specialized grassland habitats in the Pretoria region of South Africa's Gauteng Province. It typically occurs in rocky outcrops and well-drained grasslands with specific soil conditions and native plant communities.

Shrubland· majorGrassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Macledium pretoriense classified as Critically Endangered?
Macledium pretoriense is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Macledium pretoriense faces severe threats from urban expansion and agricultural development around Pretoria, which has dramatically reduced its specialized grassland habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining populations, while invasive plant species alter the native vegetation communities this endemic species depends upon.
Where does Macledium pretoriense live?
Macledium pretoriense occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Macledium pretoriense?
The main threats to Macledium pretoriense are 1.1, 8.1, 9.3.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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