Leipoldtia frutescens (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Leipoldtia

Characteristics

Erect or decumbent, succulent shrub. Leaves finger-shaped, basally connate into a sheath, > 70 mm long, old leaves persist on plant. Flowers 76-127 mm a cyme, up to 35-50 mm diam., yellow. Fruit ± 12-locular, with large closing bodies.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

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Distribution

Leipoldtia frutescens world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0001293506
COL ID 3T2VG
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Synonyms

Leipoldtia frutescens Cephalophyllum frutescens Cephalophyllum frutescens