Aptenia cordifolia (L.f.) Schwantes

  • Filed As

    Aizoaceae
    Aptenia cordifolia (L.f.) Schwantes

  • Collector(s)

    R. Brand 283 with S. Kay, B. & C. Logie, G. Potgieter, 13 Oct 2000

  • Location

    South Africa. Eastern Cape. Willowmore. Baviaanskloof, in D. Clarke's (conservator) garden.

  • Habitat

    Fynbos, plateau, soil; gravel, well-drained, quarz. Acacia karroo, Plumbago sp. & garden plants.

  • Description

    Succulent; perennial, 5cm, stems; 4 sided, scrambling, spreading, may reach 2m lengths from single sturdy root, root; 2-3cm in diameter, ±10-15 deep sturdy, pale yellow, leaves; juicy, light green, opposite, heart-shaped, 50x35-30x25mm, "retiole" 10-8mm,.

  • Notes (shown on label)

    Merck sample: 283a whole plant(RB331)

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00764591

    Occurrence ID: db77074d-fa2e-421b-9e34-81e0de2a1016

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  • Region

    Africa

  • Country

    South Africa

  • State/Province

    Eastern Cape

  • Locality

    Willowmore. Baviaanskloof, in D. Clarke's (conservator) garden

  • Coordinates

    -33.6248, 24.271

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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
00764591
tiEPORT ANY REIDENTIFICATION OF THIS VOUO Z?
TO THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY, NY
The New York Botanical Garden and
National Museum, Bloemfontein
NYBG / MRL Floristic & Phytochemical Survey
Mesembryanthemaceae
Aptenia cardifolia (L.f.) Schwant. var. cordifolia
determined by: D. Clarke: 2000
Succulent; perennial, 5cm, stems; 4 sided, scrambling, spreading, may reach 2m
lengths from single sturdy root, root; 2-3cm in diameter, ±10-15 deep sturdy, pale
yellow, leaves; juicy, light green, opposite, heart-shaped, 50x35-3Qx25mm, "retiole" 10-
8mm, flower; deep pinkish red, 15-18mm towards tips of runners, some centres
yellow, single & scattered, flowers fully open mid day until late afternoon, occasional,
native.
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowmore. Baviaanskloof, in D. Clarke's (conservator)
garden: 33°37490MS, 24°16,26"E
Acacia karroo, Plumbago sp. & garden plants. Fynbos, plateau, soil; gravel, well-
drained, quarzite, partial shade, garden.
Phytochemical Sample Codes:
283a PL(RB-331)
R. Brand 283 with S. Kay, B. & C. Logie, G.
Potoieter
13-Oct-OO
00764591