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Drosanthemum capillare (L.F.) Schwantes

Species

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Characteristics

Perennial, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.2 m high, stems smooth, maroon, woody with age. Leaves ovate, apically thicker, bladder cells rounded. Flowers solitary, deep pink. Flowering time summer. Capsules pale brown, 5-locular, covering membranes complete, expanding keels basally distant, parallel, closing body absent.
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Petals pink, magenta or white, staminodes never black. Leaves triangular in cross section or flat. Low-growing shrublet to 7 cm, stems deep maroon. Leaves trigonous, 6-8 mm long, 2-3 mm broad and thick. Flowers solitary, small, to 12 mm diam., magenta. Fruits 5-locular.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Mature height (meter) 0.2
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Soil texture 7-8
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

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Distribution

Drosanthemum capillare world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000656882
COL ID 6DKDH
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Synonyms

Drosanthemum capillare Drosanthemum subglobosum Mesembryanthemum subglobosum Mesembryanthemum capillare
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