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Sarcocaulon flavescens S.E.A.Rehm  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesSarcocaulon flavescens S.E.A.Rehm 
BibliographyBot. Jahrb. Syst. 67: 271 (1935)
Native Rangen. Cape Prov. to Namibia
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude0-1100m
Descriptionbranchlets to 10mm in diameter, leaves ovate to orbiculate, 7-18mm, pinnatisect, spines thin and stright, petals 14-17mm long
Size10-60cm
Colorpale yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsMonsonia flavescens (S.E.A.Rehm) F.Albers
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAM Namibia)
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