Botanical Name |
Anacampseros subnuda |
Other names |
Haaskos (Afrikaans) |
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Portulacaceae |
Dimensions |
Small succulent,usually below 7cm |
Description of Stem |
Branched, erect stems, however, mostly appears stemless |
Description of Leaves |
Globose in clusters appearing berry-like, green, but brown-red when receiving much sunlight, silky white hairs from the base protrude past the leaves, especially in young growth |
Description of flowers |
Small light ot bright pink, five petals up to 1cm, appearing in terminal clusters |
Description of seed/fruit |
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Description of roots |
Tuberous rootstock |
Variation |
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Propagation and Cultivation |
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Tolerances |
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Uses |
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Ecological rarity |
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Pests and Diseases |
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Other |
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Location |
On rocky outcrops in open grassland, in shallow to very little soil, often in tiny crevices |
Distribution |
Gauteng and North West, Magaliesberg hilltops |
Country |
South Africa |