Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1286

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# spp.: 4 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Aizoaceae

Family ja: ハマミズナ

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Data source	Kind of information	Note
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 17 Mar 2026	Scientific name & others		Show this Data source

Distribution en: S. Africa

Description en: Genus of 5 or 6 species of short-stemmed, fleshy-rooted, succulent herbaceous perennials, readily forming dense mats or clumps, found in semi-desert areas of Namibia and South Africa. The erect, spoon-shaped to 3-angled, fleshy leaves, thickly crowded with tubercles at the tips, are arranged in attractive basal rosettes. Solitary, daisy-like, yellow or orange flowers are borne during daytime from late summer to early spring. In areas where temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F), grow in a bowl garden indoors or in a warm greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a desert garden.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in spring or early summer.

Pests en: Vulnerable to greenfly while flowering.

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