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Mesembryanthemum amplectens L. Bolus
Group |
Dicot |
Family |
Aizoaceae |
Genus |
Mesembryanthemum |
Species |
Mesembryanthemum amplectens L. Bolus |
Notes |
Erect, bush-like, succulent shrublet, up to 150 mm tall, stems articulate, succulent, with high xeromorphic bladder-cells. Leaves opposite and 4-ranked, forming a tubular basal sheath around stem, slightly flattened on upper surface, bladder-cells ± flattened. Flowers solitary, up to 45 mm diam., white or pale yellow, filamentous staminodes present. Fruit 4- or 5-locular. |
Check for more information on the species:
| African Plants Database | Names, synonymy and distribution |
| Global Plant Initiative | Digitized type specimens, descriptions and use |
| Tropicos | Nomenclature, literature, distribution and collections |
| GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| IPNI | International Plant Names Index |
| EOL | Descriptions, photos, distribution and literature |
| Google Images | Images |
| Flora of Mozambique | Online Flora |
| Flora of Zimbabwe | Online Flora |
| Flora Zambesiaca | Online Flora |
| Photo Guide to Plants of Southern Africa | Online Flora |
| PROTA | Uses |
| Prelude | Medicinal uses |