Cephalophyllum pillansii L.Bolus

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Cephalophyllum

Characteristics

Compact, succulent shrub, with annual, decumbent inflorescences. Leaves apically trigonous, basally rounded, grey and very long (80-130 mm). Flowers with yellow petals, stamens brownish to purple. Fruit 15-20-locular.
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Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

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Images

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Distribution

Cephalophyllum pillansii world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000594886
COL ID 69J2S
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Synonyms

Cephalophyllum pillansii Cephalophyllum pillansii var. grandiflorum Cephalophyllum pillansii var. pillansii