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Drosanthemum floribundum (Haw.) Schwantes  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesDrosanthemum floribundum (Haw.) Schwantes 
BibliographyZ. Sukkulentenk. 3: 29 (1927)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude20-100m
Descriptionrooting, leaves 12-14mm, cylindrical, slightly curved, wider at apex, pale green, flowers solitary, pedicellate, 18mm, sepals equal, linear, obtuse, petals 8-9mm long
Size10-30cm
Colorlavender-pink
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDrosanthemum candens (Haw.) Schwantes
Drosanthemum torquatum (Haw.) Schwantes
Mesembryanthemum candens Haw.
Mesembryanthemum floribundum Haw.
Mesembryanthemum furfureum Haw.
Mesembryanthemum hirtellum Salm-Dyck
Mesembryanthemum hispidum var. pallidum Haw.
Mesembryanthemum torquatum Haw.
Mesembryanthemum tuberculatum Eckl. & Zeyh.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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