Biology:Juttadinteria deserticola
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Short description: Species of succulent
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Juttadinteria |
| Species: | J. deserticola
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| Juttadinteria deserticola (Marloth) Schwantes
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Juttadinteria deserticola is a species of plant in the family Aizoaceae that is native to Namibia and South Africa.
Distribution and habitat
J. deserticola is known from Lüderitz in the ǁKaras Region of Namibia and Namaqualand in South Africa, where it grows on sedimentary schists and on stony flats covered by gravel or sand.[3]
Description
J. deserticola is a decumbent to upright succulent plant. The leaves are boat-shaped to pointed, measuring up to 30 mm (1.2 in) long and 20 mm (0.79 in) wide. The flowers each measure 20–30 mm (0.79–1.18 in) across with 40-60 petals and 150-250 stamens.[3]
References
- ↑ Loots, S.; Mannheimer, C. (2004). "Juttadinteria deserticola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2004. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46783A11076701.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/46783/11076701. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ↑ "Juttadinteria deserticola (Marloth) Schwantes". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:362127-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hartmann, Heidrun E. K. (2017). "Juttadinteria Ruschioideae". Aizoaceae. Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants. Springer Nature. pp. 706-707. doi:10.1007/978-3-662-49260-4_75. ISBN 978-3-662-49258-1.
Wikidata ☰ Q5399284 entry
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