Biology:Didymaotus lapidiformis

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Short description: Species of flowering succulent plant

Didymaotus lapidiformis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Didymaotus
Species:
D. lapidiformis
Binomial name
Didymaotus lapidiformis
(Marloth) N.E.Br.

Didymaotus lapidiformis, is a species of flowering succulent plant in the genus Didymaotus. The plant is also known by the names stone plant and beeskloutjie (Afrikaans for cow hoof). It occurs natively in the arid regions of Tanqua Karoo, near Ceres in the Western Cape.[1]

Conservation

Didymaotus lapidiformis is considered vulnerable as a result of its localised and restricted habitat.[1]

References

Further reading

  • Oliver, I.B. (2005). Grow succulents; Kirstenbosch Gardening Series. SANBI. ISBN:1-919684-46-8
  • Stearn, W.T. (1998). Botanical Latin. ISBN:9780881926279

Wikidata ☰ Q144650 entry