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Nananthus vittatus (N.E.Br.) Schwantes

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Nananthus

Characteristics

Perennial herb, succulent, up to 0.01 m high. Leaves spreading; blade ovate, apex acuminate, often with a central channel, 25-30 x 6-9 mm. Flowers: petals yellow with a distinct red stripe; Oct.-Feb. Fruit 6-10-locular.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
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Mature height (meter) 0.03 - 0.11
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Soil humidity 1-3
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-11

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Images

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Distribution

Nananthus vittatus world distribution map, present in Botswana and South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001293670
COL ID 744JQ
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum cibdelum Aloinopsis cibdela Aloinopsis transvaalensis Mesembryanthemum transvaalense Aloinopsis vittata Aloinopsis broomii Rabiea cibdela Mesembryanthemum vittatum Nananthus broomii Nananthus vittatus Nananthus transvaalensis Nananthus vittatus Nananthus cibdelus Aloinopsis aloides var. striatus Mesembryanthemum albipunctum var. majus Nananthus aloides var. striatus Nananthus transvaalensis var. griquensis Nananthus transvaalensis var. latus Rabiea albipuncta var. major
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