Author: |
Martin H. Gustav Schwantes,
1926 |
Family: |
AIZOACEAE |
Origin: |
Eastern Cape; South Africa |
Soil: |
Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
4
Centimetres |
Height: |
8
Centimetres |
Flower:
|
Yellow |
Propagate: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
Names:
|
Three
O'clock, Illuminating Wave |
Synonyms: |
Mesembryanthemum
multiceps, Salm-Dyck.
Bergeranthus addoensis, L.Bolus.
Bergeranthus artus, L.Bolus.
Bergeranthus firmus, L.Bolus. |
This member of the
Aizoaceae family was described by Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes
in 1926. It is found on the coastal areas of Eastern Cape of South Africa, growing in a
well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. The caudex will
grow up to four centimetres in diameter, the whole plant will grow
op to eight centimetres in height. The flowers are plenty and bright
yellow.
The genera is named after
Alwin Berger, 1871-1931, a German botanist. The species name means
'many heads'. |