Species Pleiospilos compactus
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There aren’t any identifications of Pleiospilos compactus.
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Location unknown
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Etymology of Pleiospilos:
Gk. pleios = full of; spilos = a stain, spot; referring to the leaves speckled with small spots.
Etymology of compactus:
From the Latin compactus = ‘compacted’
Scientific name:
Pleiospilos compactus (Aiton) Schwantes
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Synonym status:
Stemless, much branched succulent perennial. Leaves more than twice as long as broad, becoming broader toward the apex. Flowers solitary, pale yellow. Fruits with large closing bodies. Apr.--June. Stony, NE-facing slopes, KM, LB (Karoo and Little Karoo).
Observations of Taxon
Pleiospilos compactus
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Name of observer:
Katryn van Heerden (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Pleiospilos compactus
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Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
11/05/2011 - 5:52pm
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