Argyroderma subalbum (N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Argyroderma

Characteristics

Highly branched, dwarf succulent, with 20-40 heads. Leaves semi-globular, a pair 10-15 x 10-13 mm, old leaves red-brown, persistent. Flowers solitary, up to 25 mm diam., magenta with a white base. Fruit 12-locular.
Life form perennial
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Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
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Mature height (meter) 0.02 - 0.05
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 6-7
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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

Argyroderma subalbum unspecified picture

Distribution

Argyroderma subalbum world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000547227
COL ID GJSK
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Synonyms

Argyroderma villetii Argyroderma subalbum Mesembryanthemum subalbum