Diplosoma retroversum (Kensit) Schwantes

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Diplosoma

Characteristics

Tufted, stemless, deciduous perennial to 3 cm, with fibrous roots. Leaves paired, to 25 mm long, fused basally or up to half way on one side, soft, pulpy, with some hyaline dots. Flowers solitary, purplish, ±18 mm diam. Fruits 6-or 7-locular, without a tubercle.
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Distribution

Diplosoma retroversum world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000650376
COL ID 36N7P
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Synonyms

Mitrophyllum nanum Conophyllum nanum Diplosoma leipoldtii Diplosoma retroversum Mesembryanthemum retroversum