Chasmatophyllum nelii Schwantes

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Chasmatophyllum

Characteristics

Perennial, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.1 m high, with upright stem branching at apex, taproot semi-terete thickened. Leaves succulent, semi-ovate to elongate semi-terete, rough with white warts, toothed on the keel and margins. Flowers solitary, opening in late afternoon, yellow with apex reddish on outside. Flowering time spring to early summer.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Mature height (meter) 0.1
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Soil texture 5-8
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Chasmatophyllum nelii world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000599905
COL ID 5XPRD
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Synonyms

Chasmatophyllum nelii