| Author: | Focke
Albers, 1996 |
| Family: |
GERANIACEAE |
| Origin: |
Namibia,
North-West South Africa |
| Soil: |
Grit - Mix |
| Water:
|
Minimum |
| Sun: |
Maximum |
| Thickness: |
3
Centimetres |
| Height: |
40
Centimetres |
| Flower:
|
Whitish -
Light Yellow |
| Propagate: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
| Names:
|
- |
| Synonyms: |
Sarcocaulon flavescens, S.E.A.Rehm, 1935 |
This member of the Geraniaceae
family was given this name by Focke Albers in 1996. It is found in
Namibia and north-western South Africa, growing in grit or other
well drained soil with little water and lots of sun. The branches
will grow up to three centimetres thick, and the whole plant up to
40 centimetres tall. The flower are from almost white to light
yellow. The genera is
named for Lady Ann Monson, 18th century plant collector on the Cape
of Good Hope and in Bengal. The species name means 'yellowish' or
'becoming yellow'.
This is
a winter-grower. |
