Biology:Acrodon bellidiflorus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Acrodon |
| Species: | A. bellidiflorus
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| Acrodon bellidiflorus (L.) N.E.Br.
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Acrodon bellidiflorus, the common tiptoothfig, is a mesemb species from South Africa.
Description
Acrodon bellidiflorus is a compact succulent perennial plant.[2][3] It has a woody taproot with fine roots growing off it. This is the only species in its genus where this trait is common[3]
The deep green leaves are triangular. They have a persistent seeth [sic?] that turns black with age.[3] The keel and margins may be smooth or may have three or four flexible teeth with broad bases.[2] The number of teeth may also vary between populations.[3] The eastern populations have short visible internodes. Internodes are not visible in other populations.[3]
The flowers are white or pale pink in colour and have a diameter of about 35 mm (1.4 in).[2] There is only a single flower at the tip of each flowering branch.[3] They are present between April and July.[4]
Distribution and habitat
This species is endemic to South Africa . It is found growing between McGregor and Bredasdorp and the Klein Karoo. It grows in areas that have renosterveld, coastal fynbos or grassland biomes.[4]
Taxonomy
Initially, Acrodon bellidiflorus was the only species in its genus.[3] A closer examination of Ruschia in 1986, however, found that several species shared traits with Acrodon bellidiflorus, resulting in them being moved to the genus Acrodon.[5]
Conservation
This species is considered to be of least concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute.[6]
References
- ↑ "Acrodon bellidiflorus". Species. GBIF. http://www.gbif.org/species/5555077.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Hartmann, Heidrun E.K.; Niesler, Ingeborg M. (2012). "A Gordion knot in Ruschioideae (Aizoaceae): Acrodon and Brianhuntleya in an attempt to disentangle the confusion" (in en). Bradleya 30 (30): 33–60. doi:10.25223/brad.n30.2012.a8. ISSN 0265-086X. http://www.bioone.org/doi/10.25223/brad.n30.2012.a8.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2012). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora. Pretoria: South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI. ISBN 978-1-919976-74-7. OCLC 852384288. https://www.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/documents/documents/strelitzia-29-2012.pdf.
- ↑ Glen, H. F. (1986-10-28). "Numerical taxonomic studies in the subtribe Ruschiinae (Mesem-bryanthemaceae) — Astridia, Acrodon and Ebracteola". Bothalia 16 (2): 203–226. doi:10.4102/abc.v16i2.1088. ISSN 2311-9284. https://journals.abcjournal.aosis.co.za/index.php/abc/article/view/1088.
- ↑ Burgoyne, P.M. 2006. Acrodon bellidiflorus (L.) N.E.Br. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed on 20 January 2023
Wikidata ☰ Q15611515 entry
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