Perennials with decumbent to prostrate stems up to 0.15 m long, often much branched, with fibrous roots. Leaves oblanceolate, rarely obovate, (30-)40-80(-110) x 20-35(-40) mm, cuneate, rounded and often mucronate, dorsiventrally flattened and with a horny margin usually restricted to the upper part, grey green and more or less covered with purple spots. Inflorescence a spike-like thyrse with 1,2(-3)-flowered cymes, 0.2-0.35(-0.5) m long, green to purple; pedicels 1-2(-3) mm long. Buds terete, abruptly tapering into apex, spreading. Calyx 1.5-2.5 mm long, grey-green. Corolla with cylindrical tube 9-12 mm long, green and more or less tinged brown; lobes broadly triangular, 1.5-2.5 mm long, cuspidate, rough and without trichomes, white to pale pink and with darker mucro. Anthers exserted. Squamae square, rarely transversely oblong, 0.9-1.1 mm long and broad, emarginate, broadest at about the middle or below. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]
Clump-forming, fibrous-rooted, succulent perennial, with branches up to 0.15 m tall. Leaves sessile, oblanceolate to obovate, dorsiventrally flattened, grey-green, occasionally red-spotted, with margin horny in upper half. Flowers in a spike-like, usually unbranched inflorescence; corolla tube 9-12 mm long, brownish green, lobes 1.5-3 mm long, rough on inside. From: Bruyns, PV. 2013. Crassulaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 350-366. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
The most common species in Namaqualand which shows some local variation in the length of the stems and the amount of branching, the size and shape of the leaves and the number and intensity of purple markings thereon. It is a very robust plant with flat leaves. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]
Usually growing on lower slopes, and often associated with rock outcrops. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]
Stony slopes in crevices or under bushes. From: Bruyns, PV. 2013. Crassulaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 350-366. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Locally common from Witpütz in south-western South West Africa/Namibia, to Garies in the northwestern Cape Province. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]
Namibia: S of Witpütz to Garies and Platbakkies. From: Bruyns, PV. 2013. Crassulaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 350-366. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
600 to 1300 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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Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
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Names and Sources
Adromischus pulchellus Hutchison
Adromischus subrubellus Poelln.
Adromischus triebneri Poelln.
Cotyledon alstonii Schonland & Baker f.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| bulbees | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Saxifragales
FAMILY Crassulaceae
SUBFAMILY Kalanchoideae
GENUS Adromischus
SPECIES alstonii
47 results for Adromischus alstonii (Schonland & Baker f.) C.A.Sm.
Barcode: PRE0515564-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 1091 | 1974-11-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FLOWER RES. KOPPIE IN TUIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0817700-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 10694 | 1991-3-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, Top of Spektakel Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0594378-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5193 | 1973-12-6
South Africa, Northern Cape, RATELPOORT; 16 KM. N. OF OKIEP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0535942-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5193 | 1973-12-6
South Africa, Northern Cape, RATELPOORT; 16 KM. N. OF OKIEP.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551033-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5246 | 1973-12-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, KOMAGGAS; 3 KM. NW. OF KOMAGGAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0550890-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5341 | 1973-12-14
South Africa, Cape Province, VANRHYNS PASS; BASE OF PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551030-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5334 | 1973-12-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, ANENOUS PASS; TOP OF ANENOUS PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0552001-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5256 | 1973-12-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, WOLFBERG; GROOTMIS; 5 KM. N. OF GROOTMIS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551026-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5261 | 1973-12-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, AUGRABIES MTS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0686855-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 6980 | 1980--
South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; KOSIES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551999-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5334 | 1973-12-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, ANENOUS PASS; TOP OF ANENOUS PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0552079-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5127 | 1973-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, ROCKS E. OF TURNOFF TO BOONTJIESKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0755040-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10316(b) | 2005-11-28
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Kabinakop N of Steinkopf.
General notes: Gravelly sand. Granite schist. Slope: moderate. Grazed by goats and sheep. Height ± 20-30 cm including inflorescence. Leaves in basal rosette, glaucous, almost buff coloured. Flowers pale pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0552004-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5124 | 1973-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIST.; PAKHUIS PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551995-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5261 | 1973-12-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, AUGRABIES MTS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0552082-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5253 | 1973-12-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, GROOTMIS; 6 KM. E. OF GROOTMIS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0594377-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5193 | 1973-12-6
South Africa, Northern Cape, RATELPOORT; 16 KM. N. OF OKIEP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0755043-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10301 | 2005-11-28
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaquland District. NE of Steinkopf on road to Vioolsdrift at T-junction to road turning to Henkries.
General notes: Gravelly sand. Slope: none. Pegmatite. Height ± 15 cm including inflorescence. Leaves forming basal clusters, glaucous green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0556463-0 Collector(s) & number: Lavranos, JJ, 16868 | 1978-9-
Namibia, NAMUSKLUFT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0786664-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 1537 | 1992-12-21
South Africa, Northern Cape, Steinkopf District; On the main road from Vioolsdrift to Steinkopf; 15 km North of Steinkopf on farm Kabinafontein.
General notes: Western slopes of Kabinakop Hills. Sandy soil. Dry. Geology Pegmatites. Succulent forb with flowers borne on a long stem. Leaves succulent, covered with grey waxy scales.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551110-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5127 | 1973-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, ROCKS E. OF TURNOFF TO BOONTJIESKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551104-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5205 | 1973-12-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, SPEKTAKEL PASS; TOP OF SPEKTAKEL PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0755041-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10351(b) | 2005-11-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld S of Lekkersing at 31 km mark from T-junction from Port Nolloth.
General notes: Gravelly sand. Slope: moderate. N to NE aspect. Height up to ± 20 cm, including inflorescence. Low growing clumps with grey/buff leaves. Flowers pink borne in dense clusters.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0782514-0 Collector(s) & number: Dreyer, LL, 133 | 1991-10-9
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kouamsrivier.
General notes: Sukkulente Karoo.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0205534-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, PV, 9895 | 2004-6-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, Brandberg, Komaggas.
General notes: Common, forming shrubs inside other bushes, mainly in rocky areas.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551862-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5204 | 1973-12-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, ESELFONTEIN PASS; E. SLOPES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0459825-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5193 | 1976-1-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, SPRINGBOK; RATELPOORT; 16 KM N. OF O'KIEP
General notes: Rock crevices. Flowers off-white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0523615-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 5446 | 1963-2-23
Namibia, LUDERITZ SOUTH DIST.; ZEBRAFONTEIN LU 87 F
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0552002-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5246 | 1973-12-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, KOMAGGAS; 3 KM. NW. OF KOMAGGAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551032-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5256 | 1973-12-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, WOLFBERG; GROOTMIS; 5 KM. N. OF GROOTMIS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551989-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5312 | 1973-12-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, LEKKERSING; 12 KM. N. OF LEKKERSING
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0552072-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5201 | 1973-12-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, SANDHOOGTE PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551016-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5349 | 1973-12-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, BLOUKRANS PASS; CALVINIA; TOP OF PASS S. OF CALVINIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0769568-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9601 | 2003-6-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District; ± 25 km N of Vanrhynsdorp, Farm Quaggaskop.
General notes: Slope: gentle. Height: ± 15 cm, including inflorescence. Upright with dull green leaves tinged brown. Rootstock fleshy, fibrous.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551020-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5312 | 1973-12-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, LEKKERSING; 12 KM. N. OF LEKKERSING
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551103-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5201 | 1973-12-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, SANDHOOGTE PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0535943-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5181 | 1973-12-5
South Africa, Northern Cape, KAMIESKROON; 6 KM. NE. OF KAMIESKROON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0603667-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 5010 | 1978-11-9
Namibia, 27 KM N OF ROSH PINAH, ON ROAD TO WITPUTZ.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0550893-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5204 | 1973-12-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, ESELFONTEIN PASS; E. SLOPES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551027-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5304 | 1973-12-11
South Africa, Northern Cape, NUMEES MT.; E. FACING LEDGES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0458451-0 Collector(s) & number: Dinter, MK, 8093 | 1934-12-1
Namibia, NUMEES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0524082-0 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, 761 | 1900--
South Africa, Northern Cape, KAMIESKROON; BOWESDORP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0755042-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10317(b) | 2005-11-29
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. ± 2 km W of Springbok on road to Kleinsee.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0552078-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5125 | 1973-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, CLAN WILLIAM DIST.; KLEIN KLIPHUIS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551988-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5247 | 1973-12-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, KOMAGGAS; 3 KM. NW. OF KOMAGGAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551019-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5247 | 1973-12-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, KOMAGGAS; 3 KM. NW. OF KOMAGGAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551113-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5253 | 1973-12-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, GROOTMIS; 6 KM. E. OF GROOTMIS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Crassulaceae Bruyns, PVIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 350-366
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1998
BOOK
Cactus File Handbook, The, Vol. 3 Pilbeam, J; Rodgerson; Tribble1997
1985
No results found for Adromischus alstonii (Schonland & Baker f.) C.A.Sm.
Status and criteria
NE
Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
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