A sprawling or semiprostrate shrublet with lax branching. Stems covered by closely appressed leaves in 4 ranks but not forming acute angles, the shoots terete or very obtusely 4-angled. Leaves 1.5-2 mm long, acute, with or without a deciduous pair-point, the edges much thickened and partly revolute. Inflorescence terminal, corymbose, crowded, sessile or nearly so. Bracts thin, boat-shaped, concave, acute, 2-3 mm long, longer than the pedicels, not thickened at the edges, the midrib not apparent. Perianth about 1 mm long. Stamens short, on a very small disc. Ovary 3-angled; stigmas 3. From: Adamson, RS. 1959. The South African Species of Aizoaceae: VIII. Psammotropha. J. S. African Bot. 25: 51-68. [CC BY]
Like P. quadrangularis but leaves smaller, closely adpressed and flower clusters subsessile, with conspicuous bracts. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Molluginaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 622-626. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Much like P. quadrangularis and frequently confused with that, but more slender, sprawling and less regularly branched, with almost terete shoots, a sessile inflorescence, and large boat-shaped bracts. From: Adamson, RS. 1959. The South African Species of Aizoaceae: VIII. Psammotropha. J. S. African Bot. 25: 51-68. [CC BY]
Sand, especially on level areas. From: Adamson, RS. 1959. The South African Species of Aizoaceae: VIII. Psammotropha. J. S. African Bot. 25: 51-68. [CC BY]
Rocky sandstone slopes. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Molluginaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 622-626. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
On the west coastal region. From: Adamson, RS. 1959. The South African Species of Aizoaceae: VIII. Psammotropha. J. S. African Bot. 25: 51-68. [CC BY]
Cedarberg and Cold Bokkeveld. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Molluginaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 622-626. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
September
457 to 1615 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Caryophyllales
FAMILY Molluginaceae
GENUS Psammotropha
SPECIES anguina
38 results for Psammotropha anguina Compton
Year
Barcode: PRE0400896-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10166 | 1897-1-27
South Africa, Western Cape, KOUE BOKKEVELD; SKURWEBERG; WAGEBOOMSRIVIER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1458335-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10481 | 1982-9-26
South Africa, Western Cape, c. 1 km along track to Boontieskloof from Heuningvlei.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0400895-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 657 | 1966-9-8
South Africa, Cape Province,
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0698196-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 7348 | 1889-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, CERES AREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1509200-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10699 | 1983-9-28
South Africa, Western Cape, S W Cape. N Cederberg: Flats NW pf Kliphuis Peak.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0021562-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, E, 12277 | 1945-10-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam Division: Northern Cederberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0021561-0 Collector(s) & number: Johnson, SM, 509 | 1952-9-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres. Waendrift Farm, 30 miles N of Ceres.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1458332-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, 1260 | 1977-1-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Wupperthal. Cedarberg Wilderness Area. Krakadoupoort. c. 3300 ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0400898-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10166 | 1897-1-27
South Africa, Western Cape, KOUE BOKKEVELD; WAGENBOOMS RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0607345-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 2331 | 1980-2-5
South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER; CERES; KLOOF TO CERES DORPSDAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0382620-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, 1260 | 1977-1-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Wupperthal: Cederberg Wilderness Area; Krakadoupoort.
General notes: Sprawling vegetative herb beside stream course, growing amongst old vegetation.i
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0267064-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, E, C128 | 2008-3-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cederberg. Conical Peak. 32°23.117'S 19°09.794'E.
General notes: Alt. 1792 m. Rocky mountain slope. Western Altimontane Sandstone Fynbos.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0653325-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10699 | 1983-9-28
South Africa, Western Cape, CEDERBERG; KLIPHUIS PEAK; NORTH CEDERBERG: FLATS NW OF KLIPHUIS PEAK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0400894-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10166 | 1897-1-27
South Africa, Western Cape, KOUE BOKKEVELD; SKURWEBERG; WAGEBOOMS RIVIER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0021563-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 7001 | 1937-9-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Uitkyk Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0532412-0 Collector(s) & number: Emdon, IM, 150 | 1977-10-26
South Africa, Northern Cape, HEUNINGVLEI FOR. STA; ON RD. TO GROENBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1458334-0 Collector(s) & number: Emdon, IM, 150 | 1977-10-26
South Africa, Western Cape, Wupperthal. Heuningvlei Forest Station-on road to Groenberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1509202-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 2331 | 1980-2-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester S.W. Cape. Kloof to Ceres Dorpsdam.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0400893-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 8618 | 1888-1-
South Africa, Western Cape, CERES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1458336-0 Collector(s) & number: Durand, B, 257 | 1977-11-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Kliphuisvlakte.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1458337-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7448 | 1969-11-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Wupperthal. Along path between Hartseer and Crystal Pool, Cedarberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0760840-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9340(b) | 2002-9-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Cederberg. SE slopes of Bloukop.
General notes: Well-drained to moist/damp soil. Partial shade to full sun. Steep slope. Height: ± 2-3 cm. Tiny caespitose clumps with woody taproot. Flowers light green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0059175-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, s.n. | 1942-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam Division, Cedarberg, Heuning Vlei
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0400897-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 21884 | 1953-10-10
South Africa, Western Cape, PIQUETBERG DIV.; PORTERVILLE; TWENTY-FOUR-RIVERS MT ABOVE PORTERVILLE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0869294-0 Collector(s) & number: Jardine, I, 1726 | 2011-10-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Knolfontein. Swartruggens, 60 km NE of Ceres.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0400891-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 4885 | 1934-10-1
South Africa, Western Cape, CERES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0400892-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, J, 577 | 1928-9-30
South Africa, Western Cape, CERES; GORGE W OF CERES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0256023-0 Collector(s) & number: Durand, BJ, 257 | 1977-11-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Tulbagh District: Groot Winterhoek State Forest; Kliphuisvlakte. Sandy flats.
General notes: Habitat: Stony openings in sandy flats. Low spreading plant. Probably with very high water table.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Molluginaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 622-626
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1959
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
The South African Species of Aizoaceae: VIII. Psammotropha Adamson, RSJournal of South African Botany 25: 51-68
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