Stomatium suaveolens Schwantes

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Stomatium

Characteristics

Compact, flat to semi-globose, dwarf succulent. Leaves spathulate with a thick, prominent chin at apex, 10-20 x 9-15 mm, 7-9 mm thick, tips almost semi-lunate as seen from above, keels and teeth inconspicuous, epidermis rough from numerous elevations. Flowers on short stalks, petals yellow. Fruit base bowl-shaped, breaking off stalk when ripe, 5-locular.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-10

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Distribution

Stomatium suaveolens world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0001294394
COL ID 52TW5
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum suaveolens Stomatium suaveolens