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Delosperma cooperi (Hook.f.) L.Bolus  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesDelosperma cooperi (Hook.f.) L.Bolus 
BibliographyFl. Pl. South Africa 7: t. 261 (1927)
Native RangeLesotho to Free Sate
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1300-2700m
Descriptionstem internodes shorter than leaves, leaves slightly compressed, cylindrical, tapered to apex, to 50mm long, with lines of grey papillas, succulent, corolla 4-5cm in diam.
Size20-40cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C
cuttings in summer
SynonymsMesembryanthemum cooperi Hook.f.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (LES Lesotho, OFS Free State)
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