Glottiphyllum cruciatum (Haw.) N.E.Br.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Glottiphyllum

Characteristics

Leaves decussate. Mat-forming perennial with short, decumbent stems. Leaves decussate, suberect, basally dilated, subequal. Fruits with very high tops and disintegrating stalks.
Life form perennial
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Growth support free-standing
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Mature height (meter) 0.1 - 0.15
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 4-6
Soil acidity -
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

Usage

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Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

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Minimum temperature (C°) -7
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Images

Glottiphyllum cruciatum unspecified picture

Distribution

Glottiphyllum cruciatum world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000704128
COL ID 6KLGV
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum angustum Mesembryanthemum praepingue Mesembryanthemum cruciatum Glottiphyllum longipes Glottiphyllum praepingue Amoebophyllum angustum Glottiphyllum apiculatum Glottiphyllum armoedense Glottiphyllum angustum Glottiphyllum cruciatum Glottiphyllum rosalieae Mesembryanthemum angustum var. pallidum Mesembryanthemum linguaeforme var. subcruciatum