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Sarcocaulon herrei L.Bolus  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesSarcocaulon herrei L.Bolus 
BibliographyS. African Gard. 22: 109 (1932)
Native Rangen. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude100-600m
Descriptionbranchlets over 1cm in diameter, leaves broadly elliptic to broadly ovate, 6-30mm, puberulent, pinnatipartite, spines straight and thick, petals to 23mm
Size5-25cm
Color
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 herrei (L.Bolus) F.Albers
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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