Trichodiadema setuliferum (N.E.Br.) Schwantes

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Trichodiadema

Characteristics

Perennial, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.4 m high, roots fibrous, stems erect to decumbent. Leaves subcylindrical, bladder cells domed with a central papilla pointing towards apex, diadems radiating, indistinct, cup-cells orange, bristles white to light yellow. Flowers solitary, bright magenta, sometimes white. Flowering time Sept.-May. Capsules 5-locular.
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Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Images

Leaf

Trichodiadema setuliferum leaf picture by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Trichodiadema setuliferum flower picture by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)

Distribution

Trichodiadema setuliferum world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0001294439
COL ID 58C26
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Synonyms

Trichodiadema setuliferum Mesembryanthemum setuliferum Trichodiadema setuliferum var. setuliferum Mesembryanthemum setuliferum var. niveum