Khadia alticola Chess. & H.E.K.Hartmann

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Khadia

Characteristics

Perennial herb, succulent, up to 0.1 m high; mat-forming. Leaves triquetrous, 11-15 x 5-7 mm, dark to bright green with translucent dots. Flowers: petals, staminodes and filaments pink; Oct.-Dec. Fruit 6-or 7-locular.
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A small succulent plant.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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Mature height (meter) 0.1
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Environment

It is a subtropical plant.
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Soil humidity 1-3
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The root is used to make a fermented drink.
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Edible roots
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Khadia alticola world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000356587
COL ID 3R6VF
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Synonyms

Khadia alticola