Drosanthemum schoenlandianum (Schltr.) L.Bolus

Species

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Characteristics

Succulent shrub, up to 150 mm tall. Leaves subcylindrical, 5-8 mm long, 3 mm thick, epidermis with dense, globose papillae, dark green. Flowers solitary, 25 mm diam., petals whitish, cream-to lemon-coloured, filamentous staminodes none. Fruit base bell-shaped, expanding keels parallel, valve wings rectangular, 5-locular.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Distribution

Drosanthemum schoenlandianum world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000656977
COL ID 37QLY
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum schoenlandianum Drosanthemum schoenlandianum