Psammophora modesta (Dinter & A.Berger) Dinter & Schwantes

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Psammophora

Characteristics

Succulent shrub, up to 150 mm tall. Leaves trigonous to triquetrous, rarely roundish, 20-40 x 7-10 mm, 6-8 mm thick, with prominent, raised, epidermal cells resulting in a rough appearance. Flowers solitary, bracteolate, 15-25 mm diam., petals pink to magenta, stamens numerous. Fruit 4-9-locular, covering membranes absent.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
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Soil texture 5-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-11

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Images

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Distribution

Psammophora modesta world distribution map, present in Namibia and South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001293771
COL ID 4NCYZ
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum modestum Psammophora modesta