Bergeranthus multiceps (Salm-dyck) Schwantes

Species

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Characteristics

Perennial, caespitose, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.08 m high, roots thickened, succulent. Leaves broadly lanceolate, acuminate, dark green, bladder cells, apex mucronate, central pair borne upright, outer pair spreading to decumbent. Flowers borne in cymes, yellow, tinged reddish below, opening in late afternoon, closing at night. Flowering time spring to early autumn, peaking in Nov., Dec. Capsules 5-locular, closing bodies attenuate-triangular, expanding sheets broad, expanding keels broad, valve wings absent.
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Clump-forming perennial. Leaves suberect, tapering, trigonous. Flowers on slender pedicels from a short, branched stem, yellow with pink reverse, 30-40 mm. Fruits 5-locular.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
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Mature width (meter) 0.5
Mature height (meter) 0.1 - 0.15
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It is a subtropical plant.
Light 4-6
Soil humidity 1-6
Soil texture 5-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

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Edible roots
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Images

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Distribution

Bergeranthus multiceps world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000564291
COL ID LKS7
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum multiceps Bergeranthus firmus Bergeranthus multiceps Mesembryanthemum bibracteatum