Machairophyllum bijlii (N.E.Br.) L.Bolus

Species

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Characteristics

Perennial, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.2 m high, stemless, basally branched with age. Leaves opposite, trigonous, linear-lanceolate, smooth, glaucous. Flowers solitary, nocturnal, yellow, paler in centre. Flowering time Aug.-Nov. Capsules 5-10-locular, valves with short narrow wings, expanding keels serrate to lacerate, parallel at base, diverging at apex with terminal awns, covering membranes complete, closing bodies small.
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Tufted perennial to 20 cm. Leaves pale green, trigonous, angles acute. Flowers solitary on pedicels to 75 mm long, golden-yellow with red reverse or red, 50-60 mm diam.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Mature height (meter) 0.13 - 0.18
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Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 7-9
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-10

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Images

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Distribution

Machairophyllum bijlii world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001293568
COL ID 72QGT
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Synonyms

Perissolobus bijlii Machairophyllum acuminatum Machairophyllum baxteri Machairophyllum stenopetalum Machairophyllum vanbredai Machairophyllum bijlii