Haworthia turgida
Haworthia turgida | |
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Haworthia turgida with flower stem | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asphodelaceae |
Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
Genus: | Haworthia |
Species: | H. turgida
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Binomial name | |
Haworthia turgida Haw.
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Haworthia turgida, also sometimes known as the windowpane plant,[2] is a species of Haworthia native to the Cape Provinces.[3] Its common name comes from the translucent panes on its leaves, which are similar to those of Haworthia cooperi and some other species in the genus.[2] It grows in dense clusters of offsets from the base, and in its native habitat prefers rocky limestone or slate cliffs. The main type has pale green leaves but varies widely.[4] Varieties include Haworthia turgida var. longibracteata (M.B.Bayer) and Haworthia turgida var. suberecta (Poelln.)
References[]
- ^ "Haworthia turgida Haw.", The Plant List
- ^ a b Debra Lee Baldwin (21 May 2013). Succulents Simplified: Growing, Designing, and Crafting with 100 Easy-Care Varieties. Timber Press. p. 227. ISBN 978-1-60469-516-8.
- ^ "Haworthia turgida var. turgida", Plants of the World online, Kew Science
- ^ "Haworthia turgida". www.llifle.com. Retrieved 2018-06-06.
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Categories:
- Haworthia
- Flora of the Cape Provinces
- Endemic flora of South Africa
- Succulent plants
- Asphodelaceae stubs