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Adromischus alstonii (Schönland & Baker.f.) C.A.Sm.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesAdromischus alstonii (Schönland & Baker.f.) C.A.Sm. 
BibliographyBothalia 3: 638 (1939)
Native RangeCape Prov. to Namibia
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude600-1300m
Descriptionbranchlets grey, leaves 3-5cm, rigid, oblanceolate to obovate, grey pruinose-variegate, cuneate, obtuse, cymes 1-3-flowered, corolla 9-12mm, tubular, lobes triangular
Size15-25cm
Colorwhite, pinkish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, dry, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAdromischus pulchellus Hutchinson
Adromischus subrubellus Poelln.
Adromischus triebneri Poelln.
Cotyledon alstonii Schönland & Baker f.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAM Namibia)
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