Species Astroloba robusta
Pictures from Observations
There aren’t any identifications of Astroloba robusta.
Range:
Range unknown
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Etymology of Astroloba:
From the Greek astro-, stellate; lobos, lobe.
Etymology of robusta:
From the Latin robustus = 'robust' or 'strong', generally referring to the habit of the plant, but sometimes referring to the ability of the species to tolerate a variety of conditions.
Scientific name:
Astroloba robusta P.Reinecke ex Molteno, Van Jaarsv. & Gideon F.Sm.
Etymology applies to:
The girth of the peduncle and flowers.
Common names:
Bokverwurg
Vetstingel
Steekaalwyntjie (for all Astroloba)
Localities:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Leaves hard succulent, sharp, glossy surfaced, grey-brown in sun, dark grey-green in shade. Leaf margins and keel white. Occasionally faint dark striations or raised white spots present. Flowers white, robust, tubular, sessile. Perianth lobes flared outwards. Inflorescence not branched. Peduncle wide, robust and flattened at base. Large sterile veined floral bracts always present along peduncle. (Bradleya, 2017)
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Astroloba robusta.