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Sarcocaulon vanderietiae L.Bolus  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesSarcocaulon vanderietiae L.Bolus 
BibliographyS. African Gard. 22: 109 (1932)
Native Rangen. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude0-400m
Descriptionbranchlets 4-10mm in diameter, leaves broadly elliptic or obovate, 8-14mm, on apex dentate, glabrous, petals 1-2cm long
Size10-40cm
Colorpale pink, white
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 vanderietiae (L.Bolus) F.Albers
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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