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Sarcocaulon lheritieri Sweet  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesSarcocaulon lheritieri Sweet 
BibliographyHort. Brit.: 73 (1826)
Native Rangen. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude800-1100m
Descriptionleaves broadly obovate or orbiculate, flat, 4-15mm, blue-green, glabrous, spines thin and straight, petals 15-25mm long
Size30-70cm
Coloryellow
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 heritieri Steud.
Monsonia lheritieri DC.
Monsonia obcordata E.Mey.
Monsonia spinosa L´Hér.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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