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Adromischus alstonii (Schönland & Baker.f.) C.A.Sm.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesAdromischus alstonii (Schönland & Baker.f.) C.A.Sm. 
SynonymsCotyledon alstonii Schönland & Baker f.
 Adromischus pulchellus Hutchinson
 Adromischus subrubellus Poelln.
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude600-1300m
Descriptionbranchlets grey, leaves 3-5cm, rigid, oblanceolate to obovate, grey pruinose-variegate, cuneate, obtuse, cymes 1-3-flowered, corolla 9-12mm, tubular, lobes triangular
Size15-25cm
Colorwhite, pinkish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces , Namibia)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CRASSULACEAE

Adromischus alstonii (Schönland & Baker f.) C.A.Sm., Bothalia 3: 638, 639 (1939)

Basionym:
Cotyledon alstonii Schönland & Baker f., J. Bot. 40: 93 (1902)

Synonyms:
Adromischus pulchellus Hutchinson
Adromischus subrubellus Poelln.
Adromischus triebneri Poelln.

Cape Prov., Namibia
27 CPP NAM

600-1300m

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