Prostrate to decumbent or scrambling, succulent geophyte to hemicryptophyte, with tuberous roots, stems weakly lignified. Leaves opposite and 4-ranked below inflorescence, otherwise soon alternate, subcylindrical, narrowly ovate, with small or also prominent and often hair-like, epidermal bladder-cells, especially on receptacle and pedicel. Flowers 20-30 mm diam., shades of pale yellow, copper or cream. Fruit 5-locular. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Scrambling among bushes on plains or on slopes. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Richtersveld, northern Namaqualand to Bitterfontein. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
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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: Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 14 (1925)
Sphalmanthus sinuosus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus, nom.inval.
Nycteranthus sinuosus (L.Bolus) Schwantes, nom.illegit.
Published in: Handb. Succ. Pl. [Jacobsen] 3: 1323 (1960)
Phyllobolus sinuosus (L.Bolus) Gerbaulet
Published in: Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119(2): 187 (1997)
Nycteranthus glanduliferus (L.Bolus) Schwantes, nom.illegit.
Nycteranthus godmaniae (L.Bolus) Schwantes, nom.illegit.
Nycteranthus recurvus (L.Bolus) Schwantes, nom.illegit.
Nycteranthus straminicolor (L.Bolus) Schwantes, nom.illegit.
Sphalmanthus glanduliferus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus, nom.inval.
Sphalmanthus godmaniae (L.Bolus) L.Bolus, nom.inval.
Sphalmanthus recurvus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus, nom.inval.
Sphalmanthus straminicolor (L.Bolus) L.Bolus, nom.inval.
Aridaria godmaniae L.Bolus
Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 131 (1929)
Aridaria glandulifera L.Bolus
Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 215 (1930)
Aridaria recurva L.Bolus
Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 359 (1932)
Aridaria straminea L.Bolus, non Schwantes (1928)
Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 359 (1932)
Aridaria straminicolor L.Bolus
Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 137 (1938)
Sphalmanthus praecox L.Bolus
Published in: J. S. African Bot. 29: 176 (1963)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Caryophyllales
FAMILY Aizoaceae
SUBFAMILY Mesembryanthemoideae
GENUS Mesembryanthemum
SUBGENUS Phyllobolus
SPECIES sinuosum
56 results for Mesembryanthemum sinuosum L.Bolus
Year
Barcode: PRE0587314-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9450 | 2002-9-17
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: ± 30km west of Garies on Kotzesrus road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269971-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11962 | 2009-9-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Garies area, 4.2 km from Garies on Doornkraal road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0758509-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1014 | 2006-8-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. S of Farm Taaibosduin on track to Hondeklipbaai road via Jantjieskop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0643808-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 6362 | 1983-8-24
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAKWALAND; C.7 KM VANAF BULLETRAP NA NIGRAMOEP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0763509-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10362 | 2005-11-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld. Lekkersing area. ± 2 km S of Lekkersing.
General notes: Gravelly loam. Quartzite sheets. Slope: moderate. Height: ± 5-8 cm. Low loose mats.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0176888-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, LM 6606/2 | 1998-8-17
South Africa, Northern Cape, E of Wallekraal, Farm Kameelboom (439), S slope of Grootkop. 30° 27' 9" S; 17° 39' 50" E.
General notes: Sandy loam soil. broad piedmont, warrant of whistling rats. Prostrate.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0761833-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1094 | 2006-8-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Farm Kookfontein.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0853285-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11962 | 2009-9-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Garies area, 4.2 km from Garies on Doornkraal road.
General notes: Gravelly loam. Granite domes. Slope: gentle. Common in spots. Height: ± 2-3 cm. Low decumbent branches radiating from central rootstock forming loose mats. Flowers pale yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0515559-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 611 | 1974-8-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; 10 MI. S. VAN SPRINGBOK OP PAD NA KAMIESKROON RANDJIE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0853281-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11874 | 2009-9-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. W of Springbok, 18.2 km W of Springbok on Kleinsee road.
General notes: Biotic effect: none seen, roadside. Slope: steep. Height: ± 10 cm with decumbent branches and thick stem becoming root. Flowers pale yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0630366-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 2983 | 1982-9-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, HONDEKLIPBAAI; NABY AFDRAAIPAD NA SOEBATSFONTEIN, UIT SPRINGBOK - HONDEKLIPBAAIPAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0853284-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11890(d) | 2009-9-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Komaggas area SW of Springbok. Pass just before Komaggas from Springbok.
General notes: Schist. Slope: steep. Height: ± 3-4 cm. Low succulent with stems radiating from central rootstock. Flowers pale yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0577651-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7547 | 1999-9-6
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Twixt Kamieskroon and Garies. ± 40km from Garies.
General notes: Nama Karoo. Succulent scrubland. Hill slope. Stony soil. Well-drained. Sand. Granite pegmatite. Full sun. W-aspect. Gentle slope. Biotic effect: none seen. Succulent, ± 10 cm high. Decumbent with dull glaucous leaves. Flowers light yellow-cream. Fruit absent. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0763510-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10322 | 2005-11-29
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District; ± 20 km from Springbok on road to Kleinsee.
General notes: Slope: moderate. Common in spots. Height: ± 10-25 cm. Low growing, stems dull, radiating from central rootstock. Flowers pale pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0853280-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11973(b) | 2009-9-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District; 40.1 km N of Bitterfontein.
General notes: Stony to rocky soil. Slope: gentle. Common in spots. Height: ± 2-5 cm. Decumbent branches radiating from central rootstock lying on soil surface. Flowers pale yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0772890-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1241 | 2007-8-10
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. De Beers Mining Area, NW of Koingnaas on road to Kleinsee.
General notes: Namaqualand Coastal Duneveld. Slope: none. Coastal plain. Prostrate succulent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0772885-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1285 | 2007-8-11
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Koingnaas-Kleinsee road; on Komaggas turn-off.
General notes: Namaqualand Coastal Duneveld. Coastal plain. Slope: none. Prostrate creeper. Cream flowers (sometimes peach).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0202307-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 1419 | 1997-9-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Namaqualand. Goud Vallei. Bitterfontein. Quartz outcrop to the south road (358), to Kliprand, on koppie with windmill.
General notes: Slopes of Ribbokberg. 30°56'11"S: 18°18'63"E. Lowland Succulent Karoo. Quartz lag gravel over quartzite. Well-drained, stony, loam and clay soil. Full sun. Moderate slope. N aspect. White flower.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587308-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9458C | 2002-9-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: ±35,1 km north of Kamieskroon on road to Springbok.
General notes: Gravelly sand. Partial shade to full sun. Well-drained to moist/damp. Moderate slope. Grazed by sheep and goats. Decumbent with dull leaves. Flowers cream to pale yellow, sweetly scented. Fruit absent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0581723-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, PRE63888 | 1979-8-9
South Africa, Northern Cape, Lower end of Anenous Pass, Richtersveld.
General notes: N. slope of hill. Procumbent, cream-white flowers. Cultivated at Kirstenbosch, flowered 29/10/1979
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0758490-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1048 | 2006-8-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. S of Riethuis on track to Jantjieskop.
General notes: Slope: gentle. Apricot flowers - prostrate, creeping succulent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0853279-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11904 | 2009-9-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. WSW of Springbok, 21 km S of T-junction from Komaggas.
General notes: Quaternary deposits. Coastal dunes on plain. Slope: gentle. Height: ± 2-4 cm. Decumbent branches radiating from central rootstock. Flowers pale yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0594361-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9386 | 2002-9-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District, northeast of Clanwilliam, southeast of Pakhuis Pass.
General notes: Partial shade to full sun. Gentle slope. ±8-15 cm high. Decumbent to upright with sparse foliage.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0853283-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11763 | 2009-9-28
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Springbok area, 16 km on road to Concordia from Okiep.
General notes: Slope: moderate. Erosion dongas. Height: ± 3-5 cm. Decumbent branches radiating from central rootstock. Flowers pale yellow/straw.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0125525-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 1416 | 1976-9-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, (Springbok). 48 km west of Steinkopf, Soutputsberg, east slope
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0125530-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 1380 | 1976-6-23
South Africa, Northern Cape, (Springbok). 12 km from Springbok towards Kamieskroon, then 12 km on the Wildepaardehoek pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0400142-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 449 | 1967-8-28
South Africa, Northern Cape, Hondeklipbaai District, Groot vallei, 12.8 mls. from Kammies Kroon to Hondeklipbaai, field 1.4 mls. off main road
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0127828-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 4062 | 1979-8-9
South Africa, Northern Cape, (Springbok). Anenous Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0142090-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 5313a | 1980-6-3
South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok. Brakputs
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0400138-0 Collector(s) & number: Cruz, O, 94 | 1995-9-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand, Kammiesberg, Skilpad Wildflower Reserve, 20 m E adjacent to the road from turning point on circular route.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0125588-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 4311 | 1979-8-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, (Springbok). 6 km from Kommagas to Soebatsfontein.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0853282-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11840 | 2009-8-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. NW of Springbok. Hills W of Bulletrap Pass.
General notes: Rhenosterveld elements. Grazed by sheep. Height: ± 3-5 cm. Low with decumbent branches and thick rounded rootstock. Flowers pale yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0581405-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 13512 | 1993-7-31
South Africa, Northern Cape, Naries Gastehuis, Spektakel Pass.
General notes: Succulent Karoo. Procumbent succulent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0397558-0 Collector(s) & number: Ihlenfeldt, H-D, 1412 | 1961-10-26
South Africa, Northern Cape, STEINKOPF; W OF STEINKOPF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587315-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9360C | 2002-9-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Matjies River Nature Reserve. Sandleegte.
General notes: Quaternary deposits. Gentle slope. Decumbent with pale yellow flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0581040-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 11328 | 1991-1-29
South Africa, Northern Cape, Springbok: Eselfontein, Spektakel Pass.
General notes: Top of hill East of farmhouse at escarpment, amongst quartz pebbles. Procumbent succulent. Yellowish flowers. Locally abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587307-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9489 | 2002-9-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: West of Springbok. Top of Spektakel Pass.
General notes: Depression on hill slope. Gravel on bare rock. Well-drained to seasonally waterlogged. Granite dome. Slope: none. Plant height: ± 5 - 8cm. Decumbent with branches radiating from central rootstock. Flowers pale yellow. Fruit absent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0198203-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9450 | 2002-9-17
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: ± 30km west of Garies on Kotzesrus road.
General notes: Undulating plain. Slope: none. Decumbent with tips erect, leaves dull green, stem radiating from central rootstock up to ± 10cm. Flowers pale yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0754233-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10326 | 2005-11-29
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Springbok area; ± 2 km E of Spektakel Pass.
General notes: Rhenosterveld. Slope: moderate. Roadside. Height ± 5-8 cm. Flowers pale dirty yellow. Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0804400-0 Collector(s) & number: Herre, H, STEU 9163(cult) | 1930-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, Little Namaqualand; Near Bitterfontein.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0752047-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 737 | 2005-8-17
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Namaqua National Park; close to Kykokeis between Wildeperdehoek Pass & Kanariesfontein.
General notes: Namaqualand Klipkoppe. Gentle slope. Prostrate, creeping herb with yellowish flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0630370-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 2968 | 1982-9-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, SPRINGBOK; WILDEPERDEHOEKPAS; AAN ONDERKANT VAN WILDEPERDEHOEKPAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0752061-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 5878 | 2005-8-16
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. On road towards Soebatsfontein ca. 30 km from Offices at Main Entrance.
General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation Type: Lowland Succulent Karoo. Stem decumbent creeping along soil surface.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0686236-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 807 | 1985-9-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, PLOEGBERG AREA; 2 KM S VAN PLOEGBERG, PAD TUSSEN KHUBUS ENLEKKERSING. LEEGTE LANGS PAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0767167-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1413 | 2007-8-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Namaqua National Park; Farm Kameelboomvley 338.
General notes: Southern Namaqualand Closed Duneveld. Slope: gentle. Pale yellow/apricot flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0769985-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11118 | 2007-12-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Richtersveld, ± 4 km W of Steinkopf.
General notes: Shale chips. Slope: moderate. Low loose clumps with stems radiating from central rootstock. Flowers cream tinged orange at tips.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1477692-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11118 | 2007-12-4
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Richtersveld, ± 4 km W of Steinkopf.
General notes: Shale chips. Slope: moderate. Low loose clumps with stems radiating from central rootstock. Flowers cream tinged orange at tips.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0643954-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 6272 | 1983-8-23
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAKWALAND; ANENOUSPAS; TUSSEN STEINKOPF EN PORT NOLLOTH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587313-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9439B | 2002-9-17
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: ± 9km north of Bitterfontein.
General notes: Quartz rich pegmatite. Gentle slope. Plant height: ± 5 - 8cm. Decumbent with procumbent tips, stems radiating form central rootstock. Flowers pale yellow. Fruit absent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587316-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9455 | 2002-9-17
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: ± 23km west [south?] of Garies on road to Kotzerus.
General notes: White quartzite Decumbent with pale yellow flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0767192-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1321 | 2007-8-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Namaqua National Park. On track between Kookfontein and Wildeperdehoekpas road.
General notes: Slope: gentle. Prostrate succulent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0736668-0 Collector(s) & number: Perold, SM, 1718 | 1987-9-29
South Africa, Northern Cape, HARDEKOPPIE FARM; 16 KM N OF KOTZESRUS AND 2 KM W OF HARDEVLEI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum Klak, CIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2007
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A phylogeny and new classification for Mesembryanthemoideae (Aizoaceae) Klak, C; Bruyns, PV; Hedderson, TTaxon 56(3)737-356
2001
BOOK
Illustrated handbook of succulent plants: Aizoaceae F-Z Hartmann, HEKO1997
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Revision of the genus Phyllobus N.E.Br. (Aizoaceae) Gerbaulet, MBotanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie 119:
1970
1963
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Notes on Mesembryanthemum and allied genera Bolus, HMLJournal of South African Botany 29: 171-179
1960
BOOK
A handbook of succulent plants: Descriptions, synonyms and cultural details for succulents other than Cactaceae, Vol. 3 Jacobsen, HJHBlandford Press, London
1954
BOOK CHAPTER
Notes on Mesembryanthemum and allied genera Bolus, HML237-288
University of Cape Town, Cape Town
1952
1928
BOOK CHAPTER
Notes on Mesembrianthemum and allied genera Bolus, HML1-16
University of Cape Town, Cape Town
1925
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