Costularia natalensis

There is no detailed population information available. However, Browning and Gordon-Gray (1996) noted that subpopulations are mostly very localised, often small, and in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa), frequently limited to a few scattered, solitary plants. A slightly more extensive subpopulation occurs the Chimanimani National Park (Zimbabwe; Browning and Gordon-Gray, 1996). Several (small) subpopulations are also found in Chimanimani Mts of Mozambique, at Mt Gorongosa and Serra Choa. No information is available for Mount Mulanje subpopulations. Concerning the status of the species in South Africa, Browning and Gordon-Gray (1996) wrote: “Active regeneration of young plants is nowhere clearly evident. The species gives evidence of being relictual and should be considered endangered”.