Drosanthemum speciosum (Haw.) Schwantes
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Staminodes black. Stout shrubs 15-35 cm, 25-60 cm diam., occasionally straggly when growing in shrubby vegetation. Leaves thickest in middle, obtuse, smooth from many, small, bladder cells. Flowers red to orange, also yellow, staminodes black. Fruits 5-locular. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 275-280. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Mostly on shale. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 275-280. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Worcester to Heidelberg. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 275-280. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

August

Altitude

85 to 500 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

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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NAM

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NC

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Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

Names and Sources

Accepted name
Drosanthemum speciosum (Haw.) Schwantes

Published in: Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 30 (1927)

Synonym(s)

Mesembryanthemum speciosum Haw.

Published in: Observ. Mesembryanthemum 2: 267 (1795)


Drosanthemum splendens L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 483 (1935)


Drosanthemum pickhardii L.Bolus

Published in: J. S. African Bot. 33: 66 (1967)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Ruschioideae

SPECIES speciosum

58 results for Drosanthemum speciosum (Haw.) Schwantes

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0511518-0 Collector(s) & number: van der Merwe, CV, 2995 | 1976-7-

South Africa, Western Cape, ROBERTSON; VROLIJKHEID NAT. RES

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Barcode: PRE0715572-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 1674 | 1986-10-26

South Africa, Western Cape, UNIONDALE DIST; C 8 KM S OF TOWN, NEXT NATIONAL ROAD

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Barcode: PRE0421739-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 22917 | 1962-11-7

South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM; BONTEBOK NAT. PARK; ABOVE OUTUIN

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Barcode: PRE0421708-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 22917 | 1962-11-7

South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM; BONTE BOK NAT. PARK; ABOVE OUTUIN

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Barcode: PRE0400685-0 Collector(s) & number: van Breda, NG, 154 | 1934-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER; WORCESTER VELD RES.

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Barcode: NBG0118396-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, s.n. | 1978-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu. 60 km north-east Montagu on Anysberg road. Alongside road.

General notes: Shrubby mesem. to 50 cm high. Sparesely flowered. Flowers yellow with maroon edging. White staminodes.

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Barcode: PRE0721114-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 598 | 1976-9-28

South Africa, Western Cape, LADISMITH DIST; DEKKA FARM; C 5KM FROM MUISKRAAL

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Barcode: PRE0400627-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 4053 | 1897-10-15

South Africa, Western Cape, BARRYDALE

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Barcode: PRE0511520-0 Collector(s) & number: van der Merwe, CV, 2834 | 1976-7-

South Africa, Western Cape, ROBERTSON; VROLIJKHEID NAT. RES

General notes: Kleigrond. Helling 1/7. S aspek. Vog matig Struik, 0.5 m hoog, rooi blomme. Kom dikwels voor Renosterbos (& kraaltjies). Ex K.P. Nat. Bew. Herbarium.

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Barcode: PRE0421710-0 Collector(s) & number: Michell, MR, 157 | 1922-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, MONTAGU BATHS; MTS. NE. OF MONTAGU BATHS

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Barcode: PRE0421709-0 Collector(s) & number: van Breda, NG, 137 | 1934-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIST.; WORCESTER VELD RES.

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Barcode: PRE0588643-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9837 | 2004-4-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Robertson District: South of Robertson. ± 500m on McGregor turn-off from Robertson.

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Barcode: NBG0207779-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9843 | 2004-4-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam District: South of Bonnievale on road to Riversonderend, ± 2.5km west along Uitnood road.

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Barcode: NBG0126669-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1712 | 1981-10-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3220CC [3320CC] Montagu), 2 km north Drew, stony outcrop

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Barcode: NBG0124100-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1958 | 1979--

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320CC Montagu), 6 km north east Montagu.

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Barcode: NBG0118396-2 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1457 | 1978-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, (Montagu). 60 km north-east on Montagu on Anysberg road. Alongside road

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Barcode: PRE0588909-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9282 | 2002-9-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Robertson District: ± 3km south-west of Robertson.

General notes: Gentle slope. Plant height: 40 - 60cm. Upright with sparse foliage forming rounded shrublets. Flowers deep red with black filamentous staminodes. Fruit absent. Common in spots.

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Barcode: NBG0801423-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 8931 | 1988-11-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Klein Karoo (3320DD), Barrydale, Doringrivier op klei en lei. [Klein Karoo (3320DD), Barrydale, Doring River on clay and lead]

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Barcode: PRE0421707-0 Collector(s) & number: Olivier, MC, 164 | 1962-10-4

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIST.; WORCESTER VELD RES.; BO-OP KOP

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Barcode: NBG0207774-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9282 | 2002-9-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Robertson District: ± 3km south-west of Robertson.

General notes: Gentle slope. Plant height: 40 - 60cm. Upright with sparse foliage forming rounded shrublets. Flowers deep red with black filamentous staminodes. Fruit absent. Common in spots.

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Barcode: NBG0801426-0 Collector(s) & number: Olivier, MC, 164 | 1962-10-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Kaap [Cape] Province, Worcester District, Veldreservaat, Bo op kop [on top of hill]

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Barcode: PRE0895959-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 23442 | 2010-9-22

South Africa, Western Cape, Robertson. West of Robertson. On hill before pass.

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Barcode: PRE0769379-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 3 | 1998-10-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Little Karoo; ± 25 km NE of Montagu.

General notes: Slope: gentle. Height: ± 40-50 cm. Upright with sparse foliage and long internodes. Flowers orange with red tips.

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Barcode: NBG0091523-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 119 | 1968-12-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3319CB Worcester), Karoo Bot. Gardens Extension

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Barcode: NBG0108378-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 59 | 1975-5-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3319CB Worcester), Karoo Garden

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Barcode: NBG0142385-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, A, s.n. | 1985-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3422AA Mossel Bay), north Mossel Bay

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Barcode: NBG0118399-1 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1135 | 1977-12-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320CC Montagu), 3 km east Montagu Derdeheuwel, south national road

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Barcode: NBG0127087-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1559 | 1978-11-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3319DC Worcester), Jonaskop, below fynbos at transition fynbos/karoo.

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Barcode: NBG0142386-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 3767 | 1984-1-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3321CC Ladismith), Brandrivier.

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Barcode: NBG0142384-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 3766 | 1984-1-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3321CC Ladismith), Brandrivier, north facing TMS rocky slope

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Barcode: NBG0801425-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rensburg, WLJ, 58 | 1959-8-22

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester District, Worcester - Veldreservaat

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Barcode: NBG0118396-1 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1457 | 1978-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, (Montagu). 60 km north-east on Montagu on Anysberg road.

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Barcode: NBG0021850-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WE, 8764 | 1958-6-30

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Province, Worcester District, Karoo Garden Worcester, New Extension

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Barcode: NBG0118402-2 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1132 | 1977-12-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320CD Montagu), Warmwater, foot Wildehondepas, 20 m east of Montagu, on vertical shale arewa along road to farm

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Barcode: NBG0118402-3 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1132 | 1977-12-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320CD Montagu), Warmwater, foot Wildehondepas [Wildehondskloofhoogte], 20 m east Montagu, on vertical shale areas along road to farm

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Barcode: NBG0118399-2 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1135 | 1977-12-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320CC Montagu), 3 km east Montagu Derdeheuwel, south national road

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Barcode: NBG0118402-1 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1132 | 1977-12-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320CD Montagu), Warmwater, foot Wildehondepas, 20 m east of Montagu, on vertical shale arewa along road to farm

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Barcode: PRE0615089-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1712 | 1981-10-14

South Africa, Western Cape, MONTAGU; 2 KM NORTH OF DREW

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Barcode: PRE0421706-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, PRE 54897 | 1919-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, MOSSELBAY

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Barcode: SAM0067915-0 Collector(s) & number: Zinn, H, s.n. | 1952-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester Division, between Worcester and Robertson

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Barcode: PRE0764401-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10685 | 2006-9-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith District; ± 8 km on Vanwyksdorp road from Riversdale to Calitzdorp.

General notes: Dodonaea dominant. Slope: gentle. Height: ± 20-40 cm. Rounded clumps with sparse foliage. Flowers brightest warm pink with central ring of black filamentous staminodes.

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Barcode: PRE0565876-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 1745 | 1986-10-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Madeba Farm. 8km West of Robertson.

General notes: Karoid broken field on sandy plain. S - aspect. Flowers - scarlet.

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Barcode: PRE0695132-0 Collector(s) & number: Joffe, H, 91 | 1986-9-11

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; BOT. RESEARCH INST.

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Barcode: PRE0459972-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 21562 | 1960-9-18

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIV.; THE FISHERIES; OPENINGS IN DUNE BUSH

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Barcode: PRE0766302-0 Collector(s) & number: Swartz, PP, PRE 766302 | 1997-8-28

South Africa, Western Cape, Robertson Karoo.

General notes: Velvety/glassy idioblasts. Fleshy sepals tipped red. Flowers midday. Centre white grading to deep pinky/purple at edges, lighter outside. Black staminodes in ring around filaments.

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Barcode: NBG0247732-0 Collector(s) & number: Viljoen, D, MSBP 3821 | 2008-11-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester. Karoo Botanical Garden, road to reservoir. 33° 36' 52.6" S - 19° 27' 18.6" E.

General notes: Alt. 332 m. Fynbos. Renosterveld. Hill slope. Well-drained soil, sand, clay. S-aspect. Full sun. Moderate slope. Succulent, 0.20 m. Flowers red.

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Barcode: PRE0588644-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9843 | 2004-4-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam District: South of Bonnievale on road to Riversonderend, ± 2.5km west along Uitnood road.

General notes: Gentle slope. Plant height: ± 20 - 60cm. Forming rounded bushes with yellow green leaves. Flowers absent, fruit present.

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Barcode: NBG0088680-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, s.n. | 1969-9-13

South Africa, Western Cape, 2 miles S. of Robertson on road to Mc Gregor.

General notes: In sandy soil and shales, abundant in the whole area. Flowers red.

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Observation records

Date: 9/15/2014 11:06:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 9/15/2014 11:50:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 9/7/2011 10:30:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 10/6/2012 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 10/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 10/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 10/4/2007 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 10/9/2013 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Aizoaceae: Drosanthemum Schwantes Klak, C

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 275-280

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

1927

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Schwantes, MHG

Zeitschrift für Sukkulentenkunde 3:

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