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Glottiphyllum difforme (L.) N.E.Br.  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesGlottiphyllum difforme (L.) N.E.Br. 
SynonymsMesembryanthemum difforme L.
 Mesembryanthemum bidentatum Haw.
 Mesembryanthemum heterophyllum Haw.
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude400-1300m
Descriptionsubcaulescent, leaves subcylindrical, thick, with two large, subopposite, carnose teeth in the midst, flowers large, petals uniserriate, obtuse, denticulate
Size1-10cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent cushion
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

AIZOACEAE

Glottiphyllum difforme (L.) N.E.Br., Gard. Chron., ser. 3. 71: 22 (1922)

Basionym:
Mesembryanthemum difforme L., Sp. Pl. 1: 487 (1753)

Synonyms:
Glottiphyllum semicylindricum (Haw.) N.E.Br.
Glottiphyllum subditum N.E.Br.
Mesembryanthemum bidentatum Haw.
Mesembryanthemum bigibberatum Haw.
Mesembryanthemum heterophyllum Haw.
Mesembryanthemum semicylindricum Haw.

Cape Prov.
27 CPP

400-1300m

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