Braunsia apiculata (Kensit) L.Bolus

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Braunsia

Characteristics

Erect, succulent shrub, up to 200 mm tall. Leaves 3-angled, densely covered in soft hairs, 15-30 x 5-9 mm, 5-9 mm thick, apex recurved and apiculate. Flowers solitary, 24-30 mm diam., petals pink. Fruit 5-locular, with valve wings, without closing bodies.
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Like B. geminata but leaves velvety hairy.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

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Images

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Distribution

Braunsia apiculata world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000571868
COL ID 5WRFR
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Synonyms

Braunsia apiculata Echinus apiculatus Braunsia apiculata Mesembryanthemum apiculatum