Argyroderma testiculare (Aiton) N.E.Br.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Argyroderma

Characteristics

Compact, occasionally branched, dwarf succulent, forming columns. Leaves semi-globular, keeled, a pair 25-35 x 15-25 mm, old leaves yellow with age, forming a tight bowl surrounding bases of fresh leaves. Flowers solitary, 25-35 mm diam., magenta, rarely pink or white. Fruit 12-18-locular.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
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Mature height (meter) 0.02 - 0.05
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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 testiculare world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000547230
COL ID GJSM
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Synonyms

Argyroderma roseum Argyroderma testiculare Mesembryanthemum testiculatum Mesembryanthemum testiculare Argyroderma carinatum Mesembryanthemum testiculare