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Odontophorus protoparcoides.
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Family: Mesebrianthemaceae (Aizoaceae) |
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Odontophorus protoparcoides
Scientific name: Odontophorus
angustifolius L.Bolus subsp. protoparcoides
S.A.Hammer
Origin: Northern Namaqualand, particularly in the
Steinkopf area.
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Description: This is a low growing leaf succulent that forms
dwarf clumps or eventually in age substantial cushion up to 50 cm in
diameter.
Stems: Very short, branching, with only 4 to 6 leaves.
Leaves: Triangular, succulent with strong keel. Edges with
marginal serrate
teeth at tip. The surface is covered by long
papillae which give the characteristic felty grey-green colour. The
subspecies
"protoparcoides" has been distinguished by the long blackish or dark
red bristles on the leaf
keel teeth and on the leaf surface.
Flowers: Solitary,
sessile or shortly
pedicellate, petals usually yellow or pale yellow, but also
pinkish or orange in colour, often short and sub-erect.
Blooming season: Spring.
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Odontophorus protoparcoides EVJ 631B Rosyntjieberg
This form has nice tomato worm teeth in the leaves
tips.
Cultivation: The Odontophorus are
easy to grow. These plants requires little water, otherwise their
epidermis breaks (resulting in unsightly scars). Regular water from
spring through to autumn. Water minimally in winter, only when the plant
starts shrivelling - but it will generally grow even in winter if given
water). Requires good drainage. Keep cool and shaded in summer; it needs
full sun or light shade. Hardy to -2°C (or less if dry).
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings.
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