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Delosperma acuminatum L.Bolus  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesDelosperma acuminatum L.Bolus 
BibliographyNotes Mesembryanthemum 1: 143 (1928)
Native Rangese. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude250-830m
Descriptionlarge bulbous root, leaves semiterete, imbricate, pale green, 3-4cm long, 5mm wide, flowers in cyme of 2-3, pedicels 8mm, anthers straw yellow
Size10-20cm
Colorred
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C
cuttings in summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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