Drosanthemum hispidum (L.) Schwantes

  • Filed As

    Aizoaceae
    Drosanthemum hispidum (L.) Schwantes

  • Collector(s)

    R. Brand 235 with S. Kay, B. & C. Logie, 29 Aug 2000

  • Location

    South Africa. Eastern Cape. Willowmore. Babiaanskloof, farm Drinkwaterskloof.

  • Habitat

    Valley Bushveld, floodplain, soil; sand, well-drai. Poaceae.

  • Description

    Succulent; perennial, 20cm, scrubby bush, stems; tough, brittle, leaves; thick , juicy, opposite, 10x2mm, green mature, grey old, characterised by minute lenticles on the leaves giving a hairy appearance, flower; purple, common, native.

  • Notes (shown on label)

    Merck sample: 235a whole plant(RB307)

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 764454

    Occurrence ID: 6d86ea6a-09e7-408d-8f59-4fb3d09939d7

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  • Region

    Africa

  • Country

    South Africa

  • State/Province

    Eastern Cape

  • Locality

    Willowmore. Babiaanskloof, farm Drinkwaterskloof

  • Elevation

    Alt. 360 m. (1181 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -33.6249, 24.2705

  • Distribution

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Mesembryanthemaceae
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
00764454
Drosanthemum hispidum (L.) Schwant.
determined by: D. Clarke:
Succulent; perennial, 20cm, scrubby bush, stems; tough, brittle, leaves; thick, juicy,
opposite, 1Qx2mm, green mature, grey old, characterised by minute lenticles on the
leaves giving a hairy appearance, flower; purple, common, native.
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowmore. Babiaanskioof, farm Drinkwaterskloof:
33°37492"S, 24°16,24"E. elev: 360 m
Poaceae. Valley Bushveld, floodplain, soil; sand, well-drained, quartzite, full sun, N,
abandoned land, grazed.
REPORT ANY REIDENTIFICATION OF THIS VOUCHER
TO THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY, NY
Phytochemical Sample Codes:
235a PL(RB-307)
R. Brand 235 with S. Kay, B. & C. Logie
29-Aug-OO
The New York Botanical Garden and
National Museum, Bloemfontein
NYBG / MRL Floristic & Phytochemical Survey
00764454