Biology:Braunsia (plant)
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Short description: Genus of succulents
| Braunsia | |
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| Braunsia apiculata | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ruschioideae |
| Tribe: | Ruschieae |
| Genus: | Braunsia Schwantes |
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Braunsia is a genus of succulent plant in the family Aizoaceae,[1] indigenous to the Western Cape province in South Africa .[2]
The plant only grows to 20 cm (8 inches), its opposite leaves grow in pairs, its flowers are either pink or magenta. the plant grows slowly it only needs water in late fall of early spring, in other seasons its preferable for it to be kept dry.[3]
References
- ↑ "Threatened Species Programme | SANBI Red List of South African Plants" (in en). http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=153-5.
- ↑ "Braunsia | World of Succulents" (in en-US). http://worldofsucculents.com/?genera=braunsia.
- ↑ "Braunsia apiculata - Ice Plant | World of Succulents" (in en-US). World of Succulents. 2013-11-25. http://worldofsucculents.com/braunsia-apiculata-ice-plant/.
Wikidata ☰ Q2710965 entry
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