Species Stapeliopsis saxatilis
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Stapeliopsis:
Stapelia (q.v.); Gk. -opsis = resembling.
Etymology of saxatilis:
From Latin saxatilis = "growing amongst rocks" referring to the preferred habitat of the plant
Scientific name:
Stapeliopsis saxatilis (N.E. Br.) Bruyns
Common names:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit. 43(2-3): 77 (1981); Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit. 43: 61-83 (1981)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1981
Leafless, dwarf succulent with prostrate stems to 30 cm long, 4-angled, 8--25 mm diam. Flowers ellipsoid to obovoid or subcampanulate, pale pink to dark maroon outside, petals 4--9 mm long, usually remaining joined at the tips. Jan.--May. Karroid scrub on stony north-facing slopes, NW, KM, LB, SE (S Namaqualand and W Karoo, Worcester to Cockscomb).
Observations of Taxon
Stapeliopsis saxatilis
Name of observer:
Doreen Court (Mr.Drimia)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
