Bergeranthus albomarginatus A.P.Dold & S.A.Hammer

Species

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Characteristics

Perennial, caespitose shrublet, single or in clumps, up to 0.08 m high, with roots thickened. Leaves opposite, ovate, acuminate, shiny glaucous, smooth, apex mucronate, central pair borne erect, outer pair decumbent. Flowers borne in cymes, yellow, apex tinged pinkish below, opening in late afternoon, closing at night. Flowering time spring to early autumn, peaking in Nov., Dec. Capsules 5-locular with rounded closing bodies, expanding sheets reduced, expanding keels broad, valve wings absent.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Distribution

Bergeranthus albomarginatus world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000564274
COL ID LKRQ
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Synonyms

Bergeranthus albomarginatus