Adromischus subdistichus Makin ex Bruyns

Perennial succulent, branching from base, with erect or decumbent branches ± 0.12 m high, ± 0.14 m when in flower; roots fibrous. Leaves obovate to orbicular, 12-27 X 10-22 mm, abruptly cuneate clasping stem, rounded, with obtuse mucro at apex, dorsal surface flat, ventral surface distinctly convex, distinct horny margins around leaves, farina absent, sometimes few purple spots. Inflorescence a short thyrse, 0.08-0.14 m long with 1-or 2-flowered cymes. Buds terete, grooved longitudinally, tapering to apex, ascending, later spreading. Corolla with cylindrical tube, constricted towards mouth, 11-12 mm long, yellowish green, red-purple striped; lobes lanceolate-triangular, 3-4 mm long, margins folded upwards, club-shaped trichomes in throat, pink with brownish medial stripe. Squamae nearly square narrowing from base to apex, slightly emarginate. Flowering time Dec., Jan.