| Author: | Focke Albers,
1996 |
| Family: |
GERANIACEAE |
| Origin: |
Western South
Africa |
| Soil: |
Grit -
Mix |
| Water:
|
Minimum |
| Sun: |
Maximum |
| Thickness: |
4
Centimetres |
| Height: |
35 (50)
Centimetres |
| Flower:
|
White |
| Propagate: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
| Names:
|
- |
| Synonyms: |
Sarcocaulon herrei, Harriet Margaret Louisa Bolus, 1932 |
This member of the Geraniaceae
family was given this name by Focke Albers in 1996. It is found in western South Africa, growing in
grit or another well drained soil
with little water and lots of sun. The stems can grow up to four
centimetres in diameter and 35 centimetres long. The flowers are
white. The genera is
named for Lady Ann Monson, 18th century plant collector on the Cape
of Good Hope and in Bengal. The species name for Dr. Hans Herre,
20th century botanist and expert on South African succulents.
This is a winter-grower. |
