Stapelia
erectiflora var erectiflora N.E. Br. |
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Distribution: Western Cape and Northern Cape. Clan William district. Botterkloof |
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Description: Clump-forming (150 mm in height). Stems are shortly decumbent, 4 ribbed with small conspicuous tubercle teeth. The rudimentary leaves are erect, pubescent, caducous. |
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Flower: A free-flowering spp. Flowers are borne on long erect pedicels (120 mm). The corolla (10 mm) is brownish-green to purplish with transverse stripes and short white hair pointing to the apex. The lobes are completely rolled under. |
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Cultivation: Shade/sun, moderate water, frost protection. |
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| Propagation: Seeds and cuttings. | |
| Grower: Etwin Aslander. | |
Photographer Etwin Aslander of Selecta Succulents - Plant & Seed Source |
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