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Calamophyllum teretifolium (Haw.) Schwantes  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesCalamophyllum teretifolium (Haw.) Schwantes 
BibliographyZ. Sukkulentenk. 3: 29 (1927)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Descriptionsubacaulescent, leaves subcylindrical, green, densely punctate, floral pedicels with 2 bracts, petals emarginate, at base white
Size20-25cm
Colorred
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, dry, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsMesembryanthemum teretifolium Haw.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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