Tanquana prismatica (Schwantes) H.E.K.Hartmann & Liede

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Tanquana

Characteristics

Similar to T. archeri but plant positioned above ground, up to 30-branched, leaves unequal, 25-40 mm long, new leaf-pairs developing peripherally, and fruits borne in centre of plant.
Life form perennial
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Mature height (meter) 0.02 - 0.05
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

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Images

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Distribution

Tanquana prismatica world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000410509
COL ID 54PFM
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum prismaticum Tanquana prismatica Pleiospilos roodiae Pleiospilos prismaticus Punctillaria roodiae