Gibbaeum velutinum (L.Bolus) Schwantes

Species

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Characteristics

Leaves very unequal and usually 2–5 times as long as broad. Tufted succulent perennial with well-developed rootstock. Leaves arising below ground, spreading, prostrate, unequal, longer leaf to 5 cm, 3 cm wide at base, tapering to a point, velvety papillose, grey-green. Flowers solitary on pedicels to 25 mm long, borne in angle between old and new leaves, usually magenta-pink with darker central line on petals, 20-25 mm diam. Fruits 6-locular.
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Leaves very unequal and usually 2–5 times as long as broad. Like G. velutinum but with distinctive white epidermis and striped reddish petals.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Mature height (meter) 0.04 - 0.08
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 2-5
Soil acidity -
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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 velutinum world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000702535
COL ID 3FYV8
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Synonyms

Mentocalyx velutina Gibbaeum velutinum Gibbaeum haagei Mesembryanthemum velutinum Gibbaeum haaglenii