Adromischus marianiae is a species of succulent plants in the genus Adromischus belonging to the family Crassulaceae.
Adromischus marianiae | |
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Adromischus marianae subsp. herrei at the botanical garden of Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini, Genova Pegli | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Saxifragales |
Family: | Crassulaceae |
Genus: | Adromischus |
Species: | A. marianae |
Binomial name | |
Adromischus marianae | |
Synonyms | |
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Description
Adromischus marianiae is a very variable species reaching a height of 10–15 centimetres (3.9–5.9 in). This perennial succulent and slow-growing subshrub has usually thin and short branches and forms a small cluster of rough, warty and nearly spherical leaves resembling dried raisins, quite variable in colour but usually green or red-brown or purplish, up to 3.5 cm long. Flowers are green with a pinkish nuance, about 12 mm long.[1]
Cultivation
A. marianiae requires bright light and should not be overwatered. It typically struggles at temperatures below 5°C.[2]
Distribution
This plant is native to South Africa and Namibia.[3]
Habitat
Adromischus marianiae grows on granite hills, sometimes inside the cracks of the rocks and in the shade of bushes.[4]
Varieties
- Adromischus marianiae var. immaculatus
- Adromischus marianiae var. herrei
Cultivars
- Adromischus marianiae 'Alveolatus'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Antidorcatum'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Bryan Makin'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Herrei'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Little Spheroid'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Red Mutation'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Tanqua'
References
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