Leipoldtia alborosea (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann, Stüber & D.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Leipoldtia

Characteristics

Low, succulent shrub, up to ± 120 mm tall. Leaves somewhat sickle-shaped, 20-30 x 5-6 mm, grey. Flowers solitary, in threes or 7 per inflorescence, up to 30 mm diam., pale pink to white. Fruit 6-9-locular, with large closing bodies.
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Mature height (meter) 0.12
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

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Distribution

Leipoldtia alborosea world distribution map, present in Namibia and South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0001238692
COL ID 3T2V6
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Synonyms

Eberlanzia vanheerdei Leipoldtia alborosea Mesembryanthemum alboroseum