Gibbaeum album N.E.Br.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Gibbaeum

Characteristics

Leaves ± as long as broad. Whitish, acaulescent succulent. Leaves united, forming an oblique-ovate body, 60-120 x 60-80 mm, covered with fine white hairs. Flowers solitary, white or pink, to 25 mm diam. Fruits 6-locular.
Life form perennial
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Growth support free-standing
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Mature height (meter) 0.02 - 0.03
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 5-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

Usage

Uses environmental use
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Cultivation

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Minimum temperature (C°) -7
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Images

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Distribution

Gibbaeum album world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000702493
COL ID 3FYTY
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Synonyms

Gibbaeum album Gibbaeum album f. roseum Gibbaeum album var. roseum Gibbaeum album f. album