Family | APOCYNACEAE |
Genus species | Aspidoglossum heterophyllum E.Mey. trib. Stapeliae |
Synonyms | Schizoglossum consimile N.E.Br. |
Schizoglossum harveyi N.E.Br. | |
Schizoglossum villosum Schltr. | |
Habitat | rocky slopes |
Altitude | 60-700m |
Description | stems pubescent, leaves 1-3cm, linear-oblong to ovate, acute, on margins revolute, subglabrous, umbels sessile on nodes, 3-14-flowered, corolla rotate, lobes 3mm, oblong |
Size | 5-20cm |
Color | white |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | tuberous perennial |
Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C |
Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Cape Provinces) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | APOCYNACEAE
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