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Argyroderma pearsonii (N.E.Br.) Schwantes

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Argyroderma

Characteristics

Single headed, dwarf, succulent, rarely with up to 5 branches. Leaves semi-globular, a pair 18-40 x 14-30 mm, old leaves red-brown, forming a tight bowl surrounding bases of fresh leaves. Flowers solitary, 30-35 mm diam., magenta or pink, with a white or yellow base. Fruit ± 12-locular.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
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Mature height (meter) 0.04 - 0.07
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 5-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

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Images

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Distribution

Argyroderma pearsonii world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000547210
COL ID GJS3
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Synonyms

Argyroderma schlechteri Mesembryanthemum pearsonii Argyroderma luckhoffii Argyroderma amoenum Argyroderma ovale Argyroderma pearsonii Argyroderma cuneatipetalum Argyroderma framesii Argyroderma testiculare var. pearsonii Argyroderma testiculare var. luteum
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