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Deilanthe peersii (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Deilanthe

Characteristics

Perennial, caespitose, dwarf shrublet, forming clumps, up to 85 mm in diam., up to 50 mm high; rootstock succulent, thickened. Leaves succulent spreading, borne flat on ground, dorsiventrally flattened, grey-green or dull green, velvety, apex blunt. Flowers solitary, yellow, opening from 20:00, closing at 02:00. Flowering time Aug., Sept. Capsules 8-12-locular, covering membranes not complete, closing body not completely closing valve opening, valve wings broad at base, tapering to an awns at apex.
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Compact, dwarf succulent, with fleshy turnip-like roots. Leaves much broader than thick, triangular, velvety. Flowers 1-3, up to 25 mm diam., yellow, nocturnal, open from ± 18:00-02:00. Fruit mostly (10-)12-14-locular, with small closing bodies.
Perennial herb, succulent, 0.020-0.035 m high; compact. Leaves spreading, blade ovate or elliptic, 20-35 x 8.5-13.0 mm. Flowers: petals yellow, apically copper or reddish, also reddish yellow; Jun.-Sep. Fruit (10-)12-14-locular.
Perennial with fleshy, turnip-like roots. Leaves thick, triangular, velvety. Flowers nocturnal, solitary, yellow, to 2.5 cm diam. Fruits 8-12-locular, with small closing bodies.
Life form perennial
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Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
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Mature height (meter) 0.02 - 0.05
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Light 4-6
Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 3-4
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-10

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Images

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Distribution

Deilanthe peersii world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000639293
COL ID 6CGF6
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Synonyms

Deilanthe peersii Aloinopsis peersii Cheiridopsis noctiflora Cheiridopsis victoris Nananthus peersii Cheiridopsis peersii Mesembryanthemum peersii Nananthus soehlemannii Nananthus soehlemannii
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