| Didymaotus | |
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Scientific classification
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ruschioideae |
| Tribe: | Ruschieae |
| Genus: |
Didymaotus N.E.Br. |
| Species: | D. lapidiformis
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| Binomial name | |
| Didymaotus lapidiformis (Marloth) N.E.Br.
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Didymaotus is a monotypic genus of flowering plant belonging to the family Aizoaceae, containing the single species Didymaotus lapidiformis. [2] The plant is also known by the names stone plant and beeskloutjie ( Afrikaans for cow hoof). It occurs natively in the arid regions of Tanqua Karoo, near Ceres in the Western Cape. [3] The generic name is taken from the Greek words didymos, meaning double, and aotus, meaning flower; the plant that bears two flowers. [3] The specific epithet lapidiformis means stone-like, as it is not easily seen, blending in with its surroundings. [3]
Conservation
Didymaotus lapidiformis is considered vulnerable as a result of its localised and restricted habitat. Succulent collectors have over the years added to the species' further decline. [3]
References
- ^ "Threatened Species Programme | SANBI Red List of South African Plants". redlist.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ^ "Didymaotus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ a b c d Oliver, Ian. "Didymaotus lapidiformis | PlantZAfrica". PlantZAfrica. Archived from the original on 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
Further reading
- Oliver, I.B. (2005). Grow succulents; Kirstenbosch Gardening Series. SANBI. ISBN 1-919684-46-8
- Stearn, W.T. (1998). Botanical Latin. ISBN 9780881926279
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