Adromischus sphenophyllus C.A.Sm.

The New York Botanical Garden and
National Museum, Bloemfontein
NYBG / MRL Floristic & Phytochemical Survey
Crassulaceae
Adromischus sphenophyllus C.A. Sm.
determined bp D. Clarke: 2000
Succulent; perennial, low single stem plant, up to 20cm max, thick, juicy, leaves- look
like "pigs ears", young ones speckled, smooth, margins entire, red’edge,’ grey with
dark freckles, opposite, 20x50cm, 4-6x10-14cm long, inflorescence; long, thin stem
20cm, with opposite pairs of flower clusters, minute 1 mm, 40 to 50 flowers per stalk
common, native.
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowmore. Baviaanskloof, track to Guema from
Geelhoutbos, ±1 km from camp: 33°38'306,,S, 24°14'83"E
Haworthia sp., Euphorbia sp., Crassulaceae, Poaceae. Fynbos, mountain slope, cliff
face, soil; gravel, well-drained, quartzite, full sun, slope; from <15°gentle to verticle.
Phytochemical Sample Codes:
248a PL(RB-322)
R. Brand 248 with S. Kay, B. & C. Logie	03-Sep-00
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