Distribution and Conservation Status
The genus includes about 50 species that occur in various, mainly Eastern, regions in Africa, ranging from central African highlands to the Cape. In some countries, such as South Africa, all the indigenous species, such as Dierama pendulum are protected, and their survival is not of urgent concern; fortunately there seems to be little interest in the genus for indigenous medicine, or other traditional uses, but population pressure might present threats to many species as more habitats are claimed for residential or agricultural purposes.
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