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Glottiphyllum cruciatum (Haw.) N.E.Br.  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesGlottiphyllum cruciatum (Haw.) N.E.Br. 
BibliographyGard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 9 (1922)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsands
Altitude400-700m
Descriptionsubcaulescent, leaves ligulate, subcylindrical, thick, very smooth, pale green, dimorphic, short and acute or compressed and carinate, flowers sessile, large
Size5-12cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring
cuttings in summer
SynonymsAmoebophyllum angustum (Haw.) N.E.Br.
Glottiphyllum angustum (Haw.) N.E.Br.
Glottiphyllum apiculatum N.E.Br.
Glottiphyllum armoedense Schwantes
Glottiphyllum longipes N.E.Br.
Glottiphyllum praepingue (Haw.) N.E.Br.
Glottiphyllum rosaliae L.Bolus
Mesembryanthemum angustum Haw.
Meembryanthemum cruciatum Haw.
Mesembryanthemum praepingue Haw.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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