Mesembryanthemum crassicaule Haw.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Mesembryanthemoideae > Mesembryanthemum > Mesembryanthemum subg. Phyllobolus > Mesembryanthemum sect. Planifolia

Characteristics

Perennial, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.25 m high, stems prostrate to decumbent. Leaves not imbricate, linear-lanceolate, with 3-5 straight veins, bright green, bladder cells flat, apex recurved. Flowers solitary, white to pale yellow. Flowering time Oct., Nov. Capsules pale golden-brown, 5-or 6-locular, valves not opening completely, valve wings present.
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Perennials. Leaves flat and broad. Dry leaves persistent and ‘skeletonized’ through lignified veins. Prostrate to decumbent, sometimes scrambling perennial. Leaves not imbricate, tips recurved, to 40 mm long, bladder cells flattened. Flowers stalked, white to pale yellow or pale pink, 20-30 mm diam. Fruits 5-or 6-locular, with valve wings.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Mature height (meter) 0.25
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Soil humidity 1-3
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

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Distribution

Mesembryanthemum crassicaule world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000371451
COL ID 3ZYG9
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum crassicaule Sceletium albanense Sceletium crassicaule Pentacoilanthus crassicaule