| Acrosanthes anceps | |
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Scientific classification
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Acrosanthes |
| Species: | A. anceps
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| Binomial name | |
| Acrosanthes anceps (Thunb.) Sond.
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Acrosanthes anceps is a species of plant from South Africa.
Description
This sprawling shrublet has trailing branches. It grows to a height of 10 cm (3.9 in). The fleshy leaves are lance-shaped end in an abruptly point and have a somewhat pointed base. [2]
White flowers are present between September and November. [3] They are solitary and grow from the nodes. Each flower has between 15 and 30 stamens. [2]
Distribution and habitat
This species is endemic to the Northern Cape and Western Cape of South Africa. [4] It grows on stony sandstone slopes between Piketberg, Clanwilliam and Goudini. [3]
References
- ^ "Acrosanthes anceps". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ a b e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36
- ^ a b Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2012). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora (PDF). Pretoria: South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI. ISBN 978-1-919976-74-7. OCLC 852384288.
- ^ Foden, W.; Potter, L. (2005). "Acrosanthes anceps (Thunb.) Sond. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1". SANBI Red List of South African Plants. Retrieved 28 January 2023.