Glottiphyllum oligocarpum L.Bolus

Species

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Characteristics

Perennial, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.05 m high. Leaves distichous with rounded apex, glaucous with thick wax layer. Flowers mostly sessile, solitary, yellow. Flowering time winter. Capsules pale brown, 6-locular, tops high, valves thick and spongy, wings and awns absent.
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Leaves distichous. Succulent perennial. Leaves distichous, grey. Flowers yellow. Fruits without stalks, 6-locular, tops raised, rims conspicuously raised.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
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Mature width (meter) - 0.1
Mature height (meter) 0.05
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity -
Soil texture 7-8
Soil acidity 2-8
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Hardiness (USDA) 12-12

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Cultivation

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings.
Mode cuttings seedlings
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Images

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Distribution

Glottiphyllum oligocarpum world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000704160
COL ID 6KLJK
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Synonyms

Glottiphyllum oligocarpum