PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / CARYOPHYLLALES / AIZOACEAE / AIZOOIDEAE / TETRAGONIA / TETRAGONIA / MICROPTERA
A prostrate much branched slightly succulent annual. Stems up to 50 cm long, usually papulose. Leaves petiolate, glistening papulose the blades broadly ovate or orbicular, 0 x 5.2 cm long, 0.5-1 x 8 cm wide, obtuse: petioles 0.4-1.2 cm long. Flowers 1-1.5 mm long, axillary, sessile, in groups of 2-5. Perianth very papulose, the segments 3-4, triangular, subacute, slightly concave inside. Stamens usually as many as and alternate with the perianth, sometimes fewer: anthers small, oval. Ovary projecting as a cone almost as long as the perianth. Styles 2-3, very short. Fruit papulose, obpyramidal, rounded at the base, truncate at the top, 2-4 mm long and wide, with 3-4 projecting ridges forming flat triangular extensions at the top. From: Adamson, RS. 1955. The South African Species of Aizoaceae: II. Tetragonia. J. S. African Bot. 21: 109-154. [CC BY]
Included in T. echinata Aiton. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Tetragonia. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 170-171. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Like T. echinata but distinguished by the broader leaves, sessile flowers, less inferior ovary, and the fruit without spine-like out-growths. The fruit may have large papillae and such forms are apt to be confused with T. echinata. var. monosperma Fenzl. From: Adamson, RS. 1955. The South African Species of Aizoaceae: II. Tetragonia. J. S. African Bot. 21: 109-154. [CC BY]
A pioneer on open soil in arid regions, also as a roadside weed elsewhere. From: Adamson, RS. 1955. The South African Species of Aizoaceae: II. Tetragonia. J. S. African Bot. 21: 109-154. [CC BY]
580 to 1042 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
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 2: 461 (1862)
Tetragonia cynocrambe Dinter, nom.nud.
Tetragonia microptera Fenzl var. platycarpa Adamson
Tetragonia microptera Fenzl var. monosperma Fenzl
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 2: 461 (1862)
Tetragonia microptera Fenzl var. trisperma Fenzl
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 2: 461 (1862)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Caryophyllales
FAMILY Aizoaceae
SUBFAMILY Aizooideae
GENUS Tetragonia
SUBGENUS Tetragonia
SPECIES microptera
57 results for Tetragonia microptera Fenzl
Year
Barcode: PRE0580667-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 11140 | 2001-8-4
Namibia, Sperrgebiet; east of main Oranjemund road on track to Klinghardt Mts. 27° 20.00' S 15° 31.40' E
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0135443-0 Collector(s) & number: Thomas, M, 9030 | 1986-10-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape, Clanwilliam, Agtertuin, Botterkloof road, karoo
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0662923-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 6190 | 1983-8-23
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAKWALAND; STEINKOPF; ANENOUS. ANENOUSPAS. BERGVELD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0800076-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 1370 | 1986-9-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape, Farm Sandkraal, 40 km west of Garies.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0768936-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7803 | 2007-8-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, Tankwa Karoo National Park. Plato above Elandsberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0196004-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 6764 | 2001-7-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp District. Farm Gideonsoord 303. Along soil sampling transect at site A1. Kroonstad Formation, shallow soil. Between heuweltjies. Lat: 31°44'07"S; Long:18°33'53"E.
General notes: Acocks Veld Type: 31. Succulent karoo. Plain. Sandy soil. Dry. Open shrubland. Yellow flowers. Plant height: 0.03 m. Gentle slope. S aspect. Sand (Quarternary/Tertiary).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0653953-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 25 | 1983-10-5
South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; FARM ROOIDAM; ROADSIDE AT TURNOFF TO RIETBRON FROM ABERDEEN - BEAUFORT WEST MAIN ROAD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0800083-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 2275 | 1987-8-26
South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape, southeast of Hôsabees in 'Pypmaker se Poort', road to Goraap, rocky hillside on edge of Bushmanland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0580720-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 11233 | 2001-8-7
Namibia, Sperrgebiet; Uguchab River 27° 31.63 'S 16° 11.17' E
General notes: Semi desert. Area of wide rolling sandy plains, dunes, inselbergs and rocky mountains. Uguchab alongside rocky inselberg. Herb growing next to boulder on rocky outcrop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0412550-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 12909 | 1973-9-12
Namibia, Luderitz dist.; Namuskluft Farm LU 8.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0746400-0 Collector(s) & number: Jurgens, N, 22953 | 1987-9-25
South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; VANZYLSRIVIER; LOWER SLOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0412555-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10762 | 1897-8-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIV.; PIEKENIERSKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0992089-0 Collector(s) & number: Sepheka, KW, 39 | 2009-8-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. On the road from Kykokeis to Kookfontein.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0273761-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, G, 249 | 2011-8-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Paardeberg, between Wellington & Malmesbury, Vondeling, ±1.5 km NW of farm buildings. 33.58665' S; 18.83550' E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0768947-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 8061 | 2007-8-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Northwestern corner of the park.
General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Upland Succulent Karoo.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0457833-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 759 | 1959-8-11
Namibia, LUDERITZ DIST.; AUS; KLEIN AUS FARM W.OF AUS MTS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0800080-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 1787 | 1986-10-3
South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape, Vaalkop - Soutpan Farm, on road to Ceres from Botterkloof Pass road, rolling plateau before descending to Tanqua Karoo.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0757626-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7182 | 2006-8-9
South Africa, Northern Cape, Tankwa Karoo National Park. Farm: Potkly Berg East. Footslopes of Pramberg.
General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Lowland Succulent Karoo. Succulent herb. Decumbent stem. Stem red.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0654475-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 97 | 1983-10-6
South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; FARM AARDOORNS; ALONG ROAD TO BLOUWATER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0760243-0 Collector(s) & number: Sachse, B, 325 | 2006-8-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. NE of Kookfontein house.
General notes: Slope: gentle.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0586575-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8243 | 2001-8-3
Namibia, Lüderitz area - South of Lüderitz on road to Pomona - Rotkop.
General notes: Gentle slope. Rocky ridge of hill slope. Blue dolomite. Decumbent with leaves margins tinged red. Stems red. Flowers and fruits present.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0412557-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 441 | 1938-9-10
South Africa, Northern Cape, SUTHERLAND DIV.; VERLATENKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0412552-0 Collector(s) & number: Catterall, G, PRE 54502 | 1968-3-8
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH; LYNEDOCH; FARM IN LYNEDOCH AREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0412546-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 6320 | 1958-9-13
Namibia, WITPUTZ-SUD FARM; 8 MI S OF POLICE STA ON RD TO LORELEI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0800077-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 1828 | 1986-10-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape, Môrester Farm, 7 km north of Elandsvlei
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0021226-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 11220 | 1941-9-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Laingsburg District, Whitehill
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0800079-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 1337 | 1986-9-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape, Bokskloof, Kookfontein Farm, 10 km north east of Soebatsfontein on rocky hill.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0800078-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 1205 | 1986-8-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape, Meerhofkasteel Farm, 15 km west of Nuwerus.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0800082-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 1431 | 1986-9-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape, Farm Ou Dam, 12.5 km north east of Kotzesrus, on coastal plain.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0133772-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 2229 | 1983-8-11
South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape, Calvinia, Nieuwoudtville Nature Reserve
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0800081-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 1288 | 1986-9-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape, Kookfontein Farm, 5 km north of Soebatsfontein, Namaqualand coastal plain.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0566919-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, LM 6404 | 1997-8-11
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. Springbok: Bloustasie Farm.
General notes: (TV 50895)/7 Loamy-sandy (coarse-sand) soil derived from granitic gneiss, old field abandoned app. 2 years ago.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0169817-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, GF, 5696 | 1995-9-
South Africa, Northern Cape, Vioolsdrif. Richtersveld National Park. Helskloof.
General notes: Open stony places.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0778190-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 5327 | 1991-10-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, PORT NOLLOTH; 16KM N ON ROAD TO ALEXANDER BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0761632-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 10328 | 2001-8-14
Namibia, Diamond Area No. 1; 1 km from turn-off to Klinghardt Mountain on main road to Luderitz.
General notes: No slope. Decumbent, annual with pinkish stems. Flowers small, yellow axillary.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0686315-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 1657 | 1986-4-7
South Africa, Western Cape, BOTTERKRAAL; 45 KM NO VAN PRINCE ALBERT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0715140-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, BJ, 1065 | 1987-9-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; JENKINSKOP; KOPPIE E OF JENKINS KOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0760555-0 Collector(s) & number: Sachse, B, 112 | 2006-8-5
South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia District, Tankwa Karoo National Park, Gannaga Pass, edge of escarp, before top bend.
General notes: Moderate slope.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0221277-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, H, HR641 | 2006-9-21
South Africa, Northern Cape, Roggeveld. Soekop, Rooipunt Camp. 32°04'44.0" S; 20°04'54.8" E.
General notes: Karoo vegetation. Ridge. Well-drained, red-brown, sandy soil. Acocks Veld Type no: 43. No biotic effect seen. S aspect. Level slope. Widespread, common. Annual, prostrate, herb. No flowers. Green fruit. Plant height 0.02 m. Photographed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0515441-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 684 | 1974-9-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; HESTER MALAN WILD FL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0760467-0 Collector(s) & number: Sachse, B, 044 | 2006-8-3
South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia District, Tankwa Karoo National Park. Gravel plain west of Leeuberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0771519-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7900 | 2007-8-11
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. On turn-off to Komaggas from the Koingnaas-Kleinzee road.
General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Strandveld Succulent Karoo. Gentle slope. Stems red.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0604254-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 730 | 1979-10-27
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE FLATS NAT. RES; CAPE FLATS NATURE RESERVE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0412553-0 Collector(s) & number: Adamson, RS, 4512 | 1952-8-21
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM; LAMBERTS BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0819160-0 Collector(s) & number: Fellingham, AC, 1610 | 1992-8-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Agter Paarl: Orangerie Farm (Mr Everart); Paardeberg North.
General notes: Wheat field. Weed. Collected by N. Hanekom and given to A. Fellingham. Conf. M. Jordaan Ex Herbarium Stellenbosch (STE)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0580804-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 11286 | 2001-8-9
Namibia, Sperrgebiet; northern end of Aurus mountains on western side.
General notes: Semi-desert. Very rocky mountains on vast rolling plains with inselbergs and rocky outcrops. Steep SW- facing mountain slope with many annuals flowering. Fleshy herb scattered in patches; stems often purple.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0760125-0 Collector(s) & number: Sachse, B, 250 | 2006-8-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. South of Riethuis enroute to Jantjieskop. Quartzite stop.
General notes: Slope: none.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0430778-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 1288 | 1986-9-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kookfontein Farm. 5km North of Soebatsfontein.
General notes: Succulent Karoo of Namaqualand coastal plain.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0758087-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 885 | 2006-8-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, Tankwa Karoo National Park. Hills E of Leeuberg.
General notes: Slope: gentle. Plant covered with papillae.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0169815-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, GF, 5754 | 1995-9-
South Africa, Northern Cape, Vioolsdrif. Armmanshoek.
General notes: Karoo vegetation. Growing in gorge.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0715207-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, BJ, 980 | 1987-8-27
South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; HELLSKLOOF; UPPER END OF HELLSKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0844018-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 811 | 2006-7-31
South Africa, Northern Cape, Tanqua Guest Farm; old riverbed near dam wall.
General notes: Gravel plain. Slope: none to gentle. Black gravel. Prostrate; distinct papillae on lower side of leaf.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0841800-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkoane, G, 160 | 2005-6-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, Pofadder; Boomrivier Farm.
General notes: Carpet plant with very small yellow flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0714788-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4663 | 1987-8-31
South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; 23 KM FROM EKSTEENFONTEIN TO MOUNT STEWARDON ROAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0412549-0 Collector(s) & number: Kinges, HG, 2688 | 1950-9-24
Namibia, LUDERITZ
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0412551-0 Collector(s) & number: de Beer, PRE 54501 | 1971-8-10
South Africa, Western Cape, PAARL; AGRICURAKOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0412547-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 625 | 1959-8-4
Namibia, LUDERITZ; AUS; 6 MI W OF AUS ON RD TO LUDERITZ
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2022
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
New infrageneric taxa in Leucospermum (Proteaceae) and Tetragonia L. (Aizoaceae) and a new name in Aizoon subgenus Galenia (Aizoaceae) in southern Africa Manning, J.C.; Klak, C.Bothalia - African Biodiversity & Conservation 52: 1-5
2017
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Disentangling the Aizooideae: New generic concepts and a new subfamily in Aizoaceae Klak, C; Hanacek, P; Bruyns, PVTaxon 66: 1147-1170
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Aizoaceae: Tetragonia Klak, CIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 170-171
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Aizoaceae: Tetragonia L. Klak, CIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 306-307
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2001
BOOK
Illustrated handbook of succulent plants: Aizoaceae F-Z Hartmann, HEKO1997
1961
1955
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
The South African Species of Aizoaceae: II. Tetragonia. Adamson, RSJournal of South African Botany 21: 109-154
1862
FLORA CHAPTER
Mesembryaceae Sonder, OWIn: WH Harvey & OW Sonder (eds), Leguminosae to Loranthaceae. Flora Capensis 2: 386-479
Lovell Reeve & Co. Ltd., London
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