Adromischus marianae
Adromischus marianae | |
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Adromischus marianae subsp. herrei at the botanical garden of Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini, Genova Pegli | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Saxifragales |
Family: | Crassulaceae |
Genus: | Adromischus |
Species: | A. marianae
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Binomial name | |
Adromischus marianae | |
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Adromischus marianae is a species of succulent plants in the genus Adromischus belonging to the family Crassulaceae.
Description[]
Adromischus marianae is a very variable species reaching a height of 10–15 centimetres (3.9–5.9 in). This perennial succulent and slow-growing subshrub has usually thin and short branches and forms a small cluster of rough, warty and nearly spherical leaves resembling dried raisins, quite variable in colour but usually green or red-brown or purplish, up to 3.5 cm long. Flowers are green with a pinkish nuance, about 12 mm long.[1]
Cultivation[]
A. marianae requires bright light and should not be overwatered. It typically struggles at temperatures below 5°C.[2]
Distribution[]
This plant is native to South Africa and Namibia.[3]
Habitat[]
Adromischus marianae grows on granite hills, sometimes inside the cracks of the rocks and in the shade of bushes.[4]
Subspecies[]
References[]
- ^ "Adromischus marianiae". World of Succulents. 2015-08-22. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ "Adromischus marianae". Giromagi Cactus and Succulents. 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ "Adromischus marianiae f. herrei". The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ "Adromischus marianae (Marloth) A. Berger". Lifle Encyclopedia of Living Forms. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
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- The Plant List
- Cactus-art.biz
- Crassulaceae
- Desert-tropicals
- A. herrei on Desert Tropical
- Elite-pets
- Urs Eggli Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants: Crassulaceae
External links[]
Media related to Adromischus marianiae at Wikimedia Commons
- Adromischus
- Plants described in 1930