Carruanthus ringens (L.) Boom

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Carruanthus

Characteristics

Short-stemmed, branching perennial with fleshy roots. Leaves crowded, lanceolate, trigonous, finely toothed along margins and towards apex, to 60 x 18 mm. Flowers solitary or in dichotomous cymes on pedicels to 100 mm long, yellow, 40-50 mm diam. Fruits 5-locular.
Life form perennial
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Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
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Mature width (meter) 0.1 - 0.5
Mature height (meter) 0.1 - 0.5
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Environment

Light 4-9
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Soil acidity 2-8
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

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Cultivation

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings.
Mode cuttings seedlings
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Images

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Distribution

Carruanthus ringens world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000588393
COL ID 5XDCK
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Synonyms

Tischleria peersii Bergeranthus caninus Carruanthus caninus Carruanthus ringens Mesembryanthemum caninum Carruanthus caninus Carruanthus vulpinus Mesembryanthemum caninum Mesembryanthemum ringens Mesembryanthemum vulpinum Mesembryanthemum caninum var. paucidentatum Mesembryanthemum caninum var. vulpinum