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Aizoon sarcophyllum (Fenzl ex Sond.) Klak  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesAizoon sarcophyllum (Fenzl ex Sond.) Klak 
BibliographyTaxon 66: 1163 (2017)
Native RangeFree State to Namibia
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude40-1400m
Descriptionscaly pubescent, leaves obovate or spathulate, obtuse, carnose, papulose, the upper similar, smaller, flowers sessile, solitary
Size5-30cm
Colorpurple
Bloomlate spring
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, dry, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGalenia sarcophylla Fenzl ex Sond.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAM Namibia, OFS Free State)
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