Braunsia (plant)

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Braunsia
Aizoaceae Braunsia apiculata.jpg
Braunsia apiculata
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily:
Tribe:
Genus: Braunsia
Schwantes
Species

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Braunsia is a genus of succulent plant in the family Aizoaceae,[1] indigenous to the Western Cape province in South Africa.[2]

The plant only grows to 20 cm (8 inches), its opposite leaves grow in pairs, its flowers are either pink of magenta. the plant grows slowly it only needs water in late fall of early spring, in other seasons its preferable for it to be kept dry.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Threatened Species Programme | SANBI Red List of South African Plants". redlist.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  2. ^ "Braunsia | World of Succulents". World of Succulents. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  3. ^ "Braunsia apiculata - Ice Plant | World of Succulents". World of Succulents. 2013-11-25. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
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