Rhinephyllum graniforme (Haw.) L.Bolus

Species

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Characteristics

Perennial, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.15 m high, forming compact, rounded clumps. Leaves subglobose, ovate to oblong-ovate, older leaves persistent, glaucous, finely tuberculate with rough white dots. Flowers solitary, bright yellow. Flowering time Aug.-Oct. Capsules 5-locular, expanding keels parallel, valve wings broad covering membranes not complete.
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Densely leaved, low cushion-forming, succulent shrub, up to 80 mm tall. Leaves shaped like grain, 6-7 mm long, rough from raised dots, old leaves persisting on stem in dry state for several years. Flowers solitary, petals yellow, opening in the late afternoon. Fruit top flat, 3-7 mm diam., valve wings broad, 5-locular.
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Distribution

Rhinephyllum graniforme world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0001293842
COL ID 4S7QW
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum graniforme Rhinephyllum graniforme