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Glottiphyllum linguiforme (L.) N.E.Br.  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesGlottiphyllum linguiforme (L.) N.E.Br. 
BibliographyGard. Chron., ser. 3, 70: 327 (1921)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude300-700m
Descriptionsubacaulescent, leaves wide, obtuse, patent, green, epunctate, at base papulose, flowers large, solitary, subsessile
Size3-5cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGlottiphyllum cilliersiae Schwantes
Glottiphyllum latifolium N.E.Br.
Glottiphyllum ryderae Schwantes
Mesembryanthemum linguiforme L.
Mesembryanthemum scalpratum Haw.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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