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Chasmatophyllum musculinum (Haw.) Dinter & Schwantes  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesChasmatophyllum musculinum (Haw.) Dinter & Schwantes 
SynonymsMesembryanthemum musculinum Haw.
 Mesembryanthemum pulvinatum Kuntze
 Mesembryanthemum recumbens N.E.Br.
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-1700m
Descriptionleaves dentate, succulent, dark green, corolla stellate, petals laciniate, abaxially red and orange striate
Size1-3cm
Colorgolden-yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent cushion
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in late spring
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces , Lesotho , Namibia , Free State , Northern Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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AIZOACEAE

Chasmatophyllum musculinum (Haw.) Dinter & Schwantes, Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 18 (1927)

Basionym:
Mesembryanthemum musculinum Haw., Till. Philos. Mag. 68: 327 (1826)

Synonyms:
Stomatium musculinum (Haw.) Schwantes

Mesembryanthemum pulvinatum Kuntze
Mesembryanthemum recumbens N.E.Br.

South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia
27 CPP LES NAM OFS TVL

1000-1700m

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