Argyroderma fissum (Haw.) L.Bolus

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Argyroderma

Characteristics

Densely clumped, dwarf, succulent, forming mats with age. Leaves finger-shaped, spreading, 12-60 mm long. Flowers solitary, up to 45 mm diam., yellow or magenta, rarely bright red, with a white base. Fruit many-locular.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
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Mature height (meter) 0.1 - 0.12
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Photosynthetic pathway cam

Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 4-5
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

Usage

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Cultivation

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Minimum temperature (C°) -7
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Images

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Distribution

Argyroderma fissum world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000547185
COL ID 6836V
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum fissum Argyroderma fissum Argyroderma hutchinsonii Mesembryanthemum brevipes Ruschia socia Argyroderma litorale Argyroderma braunsii Argyroderma brevipes Argyroderma latipetalum Argyroderma orientale Cheiridopsis braunsii Roodia digitifolia Roodia brevipes Roodia braunsii Argyroderma digitifolium Argyroderma digitifolium Mesembryanthemum socium Argyroderma latipetalum var. longitubum