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Acrosanthes anceps

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Acrosanthes anceps
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Acrosanthes
Species:
A. anceps
Binomial name
Acrosanthes anceps
(Thunb.) Sond.
Synonyms[1]
  • Acrosanthes fistulosa Eckl. & Zeyh.
  • Aizoon fistulosum (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr.
  • Trianthema anceps Thunb.

Acrosanthes anceps is a species of plant from South Africa.

Description

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Acrosanthes anceps". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  2. ^ 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
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.