Densely branched succulent perennial shrub, 10-45 cm tall, 10-50 cm diameter, internodes prominent between the sheaths, stems, and branches woody. Leaves gray-green, clasp and fused with the stem toward their bases to form sheath 5-12 mm long, free parts 8-15 mm long, 4-6 mm broad, spreading widely, triquetrous, margins and keels cartilaginous, without teeth, tip sharply mucronate, epidermis smooth. Flowers solitary, ±18 mm diameter, calyx lobes 5, shorter than petaloid staminodes, petaloid and filamentous staminodes white, surrounding the central cone of stamens, filaments white, shortly papillate near bases, pollen yellow, filamentous staminodes and stamens overtopping stigmas, stigmas mostly 0.3 mm long, top of ovary raised, nectaries in a ring. Fruit 7-9 mm diameter, locules mostly 10, top raised and dome-shaped, with low rims, base shortly funnel-shaped, closing bodies white, medium-sized, not blocking the exit of the locule completely, valve wings broad, tapering slightly toward tips, covering membranes complete, closing ledge absent, with indistinct closing bulge or small rodlet below covering membrane. Seeds pale, longer than tall, almost smooth. From: Klak, C; Bruyns, PV. 2016. Expansion of Schlechteranthus (Ruschioideae, Aizoaceae) to include Polymita, with a new species from Namaqualand, South Africa. S. African J. Bot. 103: 70-77. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2015.08.020] [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2016); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
Succulent shrub, up to 0.4 m tall. Leaves fused for half their length, 3-sided, longitudinally lined along leaf edges, tips divergent, mucro conspicuous, margins and keel often toothed. Flowers white, petals long, thin, stigmas numerous, nectary a ring. Fruit 8-10(-18)-locular, valve wings ± as broad as expanding keels, tapering slightly towards apex, closing bodies large, white. From: Buys, MH. 2013. Aizoaceae: Polymita. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 221-221. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Polymita albiflora (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Granite slopes or quartzite flats. From: Buys, MH. 2013. Aizoaceae: Polymita. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 221-221. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Polymita albiflora (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
The species is endemic to Namaqualand and frequent between the Kamiesberg and Springbok, receiving rain in winter. From: Klak, C; Bruyns, PV. 2016. Expansion of Schlechteranthus (Ruschioideae, Aizoaceae) to include Polymita, with a new species from Namaqualand, South Africa. S. African J. Bot. 103: 70-77. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2015.08.020] [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2016); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
Steinkopf, Springbok to E of Kamieskroon. From: Buys, MH. 2013. Aizoaceae: Polymita. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 221-221. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Polymita albiflora (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
September to November
750 to 1200 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: S. African J. Bot. 103: 74 (2015)
Type: South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok, Copperberg, Oct. 1926, N.S. Pillans 4930 (BOL, holo.)
Ruschia albiflora L.Bolus
Published in: J. Bot. 66: 12 (1928)
Polymita albiflora (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Published in: Handb. Succ. Pl. [Jacobsen] 3: 1348 (1960)
Polymita pearsonii N.E.Br., nom.nud.
Published in: Gard. Chron., Ser. 3, 87: 72 (1930)
Type: South Africa, Northern Cape, Kamiesberg, between Kamabies and Tweefontein, 25 Dec. 1909, H.H.W. Pearson 3045 (K, holo.; BOL, iso.)
Mesembryanthemum perfoliatum Haw. var. integrifolium L.Bolus, nom.nud.
Published in: Ann. S. African Mus. 9: 145 (1913)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Caryophyllales
FAMILY Aizoaceae
SUBFAMILY Ruschioideae
TRIBE Ruschieae
GENUS Schlechteranthus
SUBGENUS Schlechteranthus
SPECIES albiflorus
38 results for Schlechteranthus albiflorus (L.Bolus) Klak
Barcode: PRE0770366-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11246 | 2007-12-6
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. ± 4 km SW of Springbok.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0565886-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 2238 | 1987-8-26
South Africa, Northern Cape, Southeast of Hosabees in Pypmaker se Poort. Road to Goraap.
General notes: Namaqualand Broken Veld. Rocky hillside on edge of Bushmanland. S - aspect. Slope - 5°.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0770359-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11262 | 2007-12-6
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. ± 47 km N of Kamieskroon on Droëdap road.
General notes: Gravelly sand pockets on baserock. Slope: steep. Common in spots. Height: ± 30-60 cm. Dense clumps with sharp, smooth leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0853325-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11820 | 2009-8-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. N of Springbok; ± 3 km on Bulletrap road near (runnel).
General notes: Rocky ridge on plain. Soil to rocky soil. Pegmatite. Grazed by sheep. Abundant in patches. Height: ± 30-40 cm. Rounded dense low shrublet with deep green leaves. Flowers white to cream.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0770274-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11015 | 2007-11-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. E of Springbok. Pegmatite domes 4.2 km E of Springbok on road to Pofadder.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0533437-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7316 | 1999-6-28
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Steinkopf area. ± 10 km North of Steinkopf on Kabinakop (Hill).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0124859-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 4236 | 1979-8-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok. Eselfontein.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551275-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7798 | 2000-1-3
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Steinkopf area. ± 10 km NE of Steinkopf.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0843437-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11557 | 2008-5-21
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District; ± 8 km N of Vaalputs.
General notes: Rocky ridge on plain. Slope: none. Grazed by sheep. Common in spots. Height: ± 30-50 cm. Low loose clumps with dense foliage at tips.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0763718-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10316 | 2005-11-28
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Kabinakopf N of Steinkopf.
General notes: Gravelly sand. Granite schist. Grazed by goat and sheep. Slope: moderate. Height: ± 20-50 cm. Forming large rounded lumps up to 70 cm diam. Leaves smooth with sharp tips.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0566001-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilton-Taylor, C, 2166 | 1987-8-20
South Africa, Northern Cape, 22km South East of Springbok on Drodap Farm.
General notes: Namaqualand Broken Veld. Hillside. SE - aspect. Slope - 20°.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0391795-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 205 | 1973-11-23
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; HESTER MALAN NAT. RE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0770365-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11241 | 2007-12-5
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. W of Springbok. Midslopes of Spektakel Pass.
General notes: Common in spots. Height: ± 30-60 cm. Low rounded clumps with leaves densely arranged, deep green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1474365-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11241 | 2007-12-5
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. W of Springbok. Midslopes of Spektakel Pass.
General notes: Common in spots. Height: ± 30-60 cm. Low rounded clumps with leaves densely arranged, deep green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0770355-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11140 | 2007-12-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District; 16 km W of Steinkopf. Anenous Pass (lower western side).
General notes: Gravelly sand. Granite domes. Slope: steep. Common in spots where forms almost a monoculture. Height: ± 20-50cm. Dense rounded clumps with waxy leaves with a prickle at the tip.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0843436-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11550 | 2008-5-21
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District; ± 8 km E of Springbok.
General notes: Common in spots. Slope: gentle. Granite dome. Height: ± 30-60 cm. Rounded shrublet with succulent leaves with sharp tips.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587253-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9465 | 2002-9-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: ± 100km north-east of Soebatsfontein/Hondeklip Bay turn-off on N7.
General notes: Gravelly sand. Granite domes. Gentle slope. Plant height: ± 20 - 50cm. Forming low rounded clumps with dense glaucous green foliage. Flowers absent, fruit present. Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0769562-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11036(b) | 2007-11-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, Steinkopf; ± 15 km N of Steinkopf on slopes West of Kabinakop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0551218-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7767 | 2000-1-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Springbok. ± 5 km West of Springbok on road to Kleinsee.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0804318-0 Collector(s) & number: Brusse, FA, 5984 | 1991-11-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok: Kosies; Anenous Pass near Steinkopf; Western slopes of T'Ing Mountain.
General notes: Det: F. Brusse Conf: P. Hartzer
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0170839-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, H, 15 | 1998-8-29
South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok. Goegap Nature Reserve. Blou-hoog. Tierkloofpad right from Hoits side near office. Perseel 16.
General notes: Slope. Well drained. Yellow-brown. Rocks. Karoo vegetation. Unknown. N aspect. Gentle slope. Widespread. Occasional. Unknown. Perennial. Prostrate. Succulent. No flower. No fruit. Plant height 0.20 m. Leaf has sharp points. "Doringvygie."
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0853326-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11864 | 2009-8-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld. NW of Steinkopf, 6 km from crossroads W of Anenous Pass (N road of crossroads).
General notes: Hilltop with boulders. Slope: gentle. Common in patches. Height: ± 20-60 cm. Low rounded, dense, dark green shrublets with waxy smooth leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0763717-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10318(d) | 2005-11-29
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. ± 2 km W of Springbok on road to Kleinsee.
General notes: Pegmatite dome. Slope: moderate. Height: ± 10-25 cm. Forming rounded low clumps with sharp leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0770278-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11004 | 2007-11-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Pegmatite domes 4.2 km E of Springbok on road to Pofadder.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0770351-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11063 | 2007-12-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Richtersveld, ± 6 km on mining road that goes W off the N7 (15 km N of Steinkopf).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0856147-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11732 | 2009-9-28
South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok District, ± 5 km on Kaip road (E of Springbok). Farm Kongnas.
General notes: Rocky ridge. Common in patches. Granite boulders. Grazed by sheep. Height: ± 20-40 cm. Low shrublet and succulent with dark green leaves and woody stems dark with age.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1477714-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11732 | 2009-9-28
South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok District, ± 5 km on Kaip road (E of Springbok). Farm Kongnas.
General notes: Rocky ridge. Common in patches. Granite boulders. Grazed by sheep. Height: ± 20-40 cm. Low shrublet and succulent with dark green leaves and woody stems dark with age.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0766026-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, E, EVW191 | 2001-2-3
South Africa, Northern Cape, 10 km from Springbok on Concordia road.
General notes: Millennium Seed Bank. Karoo shrubland. Amongst rocks. Land use: recreational, camping area. Pegmatite. Brown soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2016
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Expansion of Schlechteranthus (Ruschioideae, Aizoaceae) to include Polymita, with a new species from Namaqualand, South Africa Klak, C; Bruyns, PVSouth African Journal of Botany 103: 70-77
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Aizoaceae: Polymita Buys, MHIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 221-221
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2001
BOOK
Illustrated handbook of succulent plants: Aizoaceae F-Z Hartmann, HEKO1996
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