Conophytum minutum

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Conophytum minutum (Haw.) N.E.Br.

Appendix III Indigenous Endemic

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Morphological description

Clusters up to 300 mm diam. Leaf-pairs succulent, up to 25 mm long, 30 mm diam., often ? that size, inversely conical, apex truncate, sometimes (deeply) concave, fissure long or short. Epidermis bluish green, rarely purple, spotted or not, smooth, rarely palpably papillate. Flowers diurnal, petals mauve to pink, rarely white (in littoral populations), inner filamentous, staminodes yellow to orange, anthers and stigmas invisible. From: Hammer, SA. 2013. Aizoaceae: Conophytum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 186-194. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowers diurnal. Succulent perennial forming mats or cushions. Leaf bodies 15-20 mm long, obconic, truncate, sometimes concave, glabrous or minutely papillate, spotted, sheath papery, whitish or pale brownish, persistent and forming collars. Flowers diurnal, magenta to pink, sometimes white. Capsule 4- or 5-locular. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Conophytum N.E.Br. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 272-273. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Quartz flats or ridges, gneiss or limestone ridges, sometimes littoral. From: Hammer, SA. 2013. Aizoaceae: Conophytum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 186-194. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Quartzite, calcrete, shale or granite. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Conophytum N.E.Br. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 272-273. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Groenrivier to Gamoep, Bitterfontein, Holrivier, Vanrhynsdorp. From: Hammer, SA. 2013. Aizoaceae: Conophytum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 186-194. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Namaqualand to Olifants River Mouth. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Conophytum N.E.Br. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 272-273. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

March to June

Occurrence records map

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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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Names and Sources

Accepted name

Conophytum minutum (Haw.) N.E.Br.

Published in: Gard. Chron. Ser. 3, 71: 231 (1922)

Synonym(s)

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

PHYLUM Anthophyta

ORDER Caryophyllales

FAMILY Aizoaceae

SUBFAMILY Ruschioideae

TRIBE Ruschieae

GENUS Conophytum

SPECIES minutum

This species contains accepted infraspecific taxa:

Conophytum minutum (Haw.) N.E.Br. var. minutum

Conophytum minutum var. lisabeliae S.A.Hammer

Conophytum minutum var. nudum (Tischer) Boom

Conophytum minutum var. pearsonii (N.E.Br.) Boom

72 results for Conophytum minutum (Haw.) N.E.Br.

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Specimen records

Barcode: NBG0141861-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 3609 | 1983--

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320AB Montagu), north west Pieter Meintjies siding, Jagerskraal.

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Barcode: NBG0141495-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, s.n. | --

South Africa, Northern Cape, Unknown: probably Bitterfontein - Garies

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Barcode: NBG0141551-0 Collector(s) & number: Littlewood, RC, s.n. | 1962--

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3017BA Hondeklipbaai), 8 km west of Soebatsfontein fork / Springbok.

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Barcode: NBG0135807-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 618B | 1980-7-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3017DB Hondeklipbaai), east of Sabies

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Barcode: NBG0141554-0 Collector(s) & number: Littlewood, RC, KG 195-65 | 1965--

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3018CA Kamiesberg), 6 km south of Garies.

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Barcode: NBG0077401-0 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, 2546 | 1964-3-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Province, Van Rhynsdorp, Komkans ± 25 miles north of Vredendal

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Barcode: NBG0400191-0 Collector(s) & number: Hodge, WH, s.n. | 1951-5-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Province, Van Rhynsdorp District, north of Van Rhynsdorp [Photo]

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Barcode: NBG0141489-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 620 | 1980--

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3017DA Hondeklipbaai), Arendtshoogte.

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Barcode: NBG0092491-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 899 | 1969-11-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3017DD Hondeklipbaai), Namaqualand, Kotzesrus, just south of the village

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Barcode: NBG0141494-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 81 | 1980-4-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3017BC Hondeklipbaai), Weltevreden, south east Kameelboorm [Kameeldoorn], north Spoegrivier.

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Barcode: NBG0141490-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 1271 | 1982-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3018CA/CB Kamiesberg), vicinity of Ottaspoort.

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Barcode: NBG0135730-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 332(B) | 1978-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, Western Cape (3018CC Kamiesberg), Meulsteen, west of river.

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Barcode: NBG0135803-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 495 | 1979-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118BC Van Rhynsdorp), Kwaggaskop

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Barcode: NBG0135719-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 26 | 1979-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118AB Van Rhynsdorp), east of Bitterfontein

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Barcode: NBG0093013-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 2061 | 1971-3-31

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118BA Van Rhynsdorp), Knersvlakte, Namaqualand, about 2 miles east on Kliprand road

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Barcode: NBG0141448-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villet, s.n. | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118CB Van Rhynsdorp), Koekenaap.

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Barcode: NBG0092423-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 490 | 1971-4-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118DA Van Rhynsdorp), Namaqualand, Van Rhynsdorp, 19 miles north of Van Rhynsdorp

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Barcode: NBG0135728-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 621 | 1980-4-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3017BC Hondeklipbaai), north of Wallekraal on Riethuis road near Gemsbokvlei.

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Barcode: NBG0141549-0 Collector(s) & number: Rossouw, GJ, 11 | 1977-4-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320AB Montagu), Barendskraal.

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Barcode: NBG0135721-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 1276A | 1982-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3017DD Hondeklipbaai), Langkloof: Grootbult triangular ridges.

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Barcode: NBG0141493-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1584 | 1979--

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118BC Van Rhynsdorp), Oldest Sout River Bridge.

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Barcode: NBG0092620-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 777 | 1969-11-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118CB Van Rhynsdorp), Namaqualand, 3 miles north of Koekenaap

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Barcode: NBG0135891-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 491a | 1979-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118BC Van Rhynsdorp), Kwaggaskop

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Barcode: NBG0135881-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 332 | 1978-10-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Western Cape (3018CC Kamiesberg), Meulsteentafelkop [Meulsttenberg]

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Barcode: NBG0141492-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 28 | 1978-10-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, Western Cape (3018CA Kamiesberg), mountain side 1 km due east of Garies at National Road.

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Barcode: NBG0135808-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 618A | 1980-4-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3017DB Hondeklipbaai) east of Sabies

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Barcode: NBG0090240-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 920 | 1969-11-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118BC Van Rhynsdorp), about 6 miles north of Holrivier, Van Rhynsdorp

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Barcode: NBG0139876-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 98 | 1978-12-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320BA Montagu), Matjiesfontein, near town at corner of road leading to join with main road.

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Barcode: NBG0135826-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 364(a) | 1978-12-24

South Africa, Western Cape, South Cape (3320BA Montagu), Whitehill 1 km east of station, sharp ridge in Dwyka tillite overlooking railway from north.

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Barcode: NBG0141488-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 227B | 1973--

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3018DA Kamiesberg), 4 km north of Kliprand

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Barcode: NBG0141768-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 2112A | 1980--

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320A Montagu), Baviaans north station.

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Barcode: NBG0135720-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 1276B | 1982-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3017DD Hondeklipbaai), Langekloof south of farm east of road

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Barcode: NBG0135880-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 614 | 1980-4-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118AA Van Rhynsdorp), Geelkop near Koelfontein road junction.

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Barcode: NBG0141555-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villet, s.n. | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118CC Van Rhynsdorp), Strandfontein.

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Barcode: NBG0135729-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 493 | 1979-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118BC Van Rhynsdorp), Soutrivier bridge.

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Barcode: NBG0135886-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 625 | 1978-4-

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3017AA/AB Hondeklipbaai), 9 km south of Riethuis.

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Barcode: NBG0135872-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 346b | 1978-12-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320BA Montagu), Whitehill, south of railway.

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Barcode: NBG0135873-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 362 | 1978-12-24

South Africa, Western Cape, South Cape (3320BA Montagu), 4 km east of Matjiesfontein on road to Whitehill.

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Barcode: NBG0141770-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1459 | 1978--

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3320BC Montagu), 24 km west of south west laingsburg to Witteberg.

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Barcode: NBG0135890-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 486 | 1979-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118BC Van Rhynsdorp), Kwaggaskop north of farm.

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Barcode: NBG0091300-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 907 | 1970-3-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3018CC Kamiesberg), east of Rietpoort, on road to Bitterfontein

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Barcode: NBG0091280-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 910 | 1970-3-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118AB Van Rhynsdorp), about 10 miles west of Bitterfontein.

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Barcode: NBG0092425-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 1280 | 1970-3-28

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118BC Van Rhynsdorp) Namaqualand, Knersvlakte, near Olifants River settlement

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Barcode: PRE0414558-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 7354 | --

South Africa, Cape Province, BOKKEVELD MT.; VAN RHIJNSDORP; FROM LOWER SLOPES OF BOKKEVELD MT.

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Barcode: PRE0400683-0 Collector(s) & number: Curator Pretoria Bot. Garden, PRE 53955(cult) | 1928-3-

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.

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Barcode: NBG0268837-0 Collector(s) & number: Stoll, N, MSBP 3870 | 2008-11-27

South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp. Knersvlakte, Beeswater road off N7, succulent plant reserve. 31°24'39.9"S 18°38'25.7"E.

General notes: Alt. 160 m. Winter Rain Karoo. Hilltop, SE aspect gentle slope. Well-drained, stony soil. Quartzite. Loam clay. No biotic effect seen. Succulent, 1 cm.

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Barcode: NBG0246975-0 Collector(s) & number: Cowell, C, MSBP 3868 | 2008-11-27

South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp, Knersvlakte, Beeswater road off N7.

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Barcode: PRE0414561-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 714 | 1956-10-9

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIST.; 12 MI. NW. OF VAN RHYNSDORP

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Barcode: PRE0765066-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10552(c) | 2006-9-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Vredendal District; ± 4 km S of Doringbaai.

General notes: Strandveld. Slope: gentle. Height: ± 2-4 cm. Rounded caespitose clumps with bodies close together - red spots on upper surface of bodies.

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Barcode: PRE0765067-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10533(b) | 2006-9-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Vredendal District. Hills S of Papendorp above lagoon.

General notes: Strandveld. Common in spots. Grazed by goats. Slope: moderate. Clump forming with buff bodies with red dots.

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Barcode: PRE0579435-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9602 | 2003-6-3

South Africa, Western Cape, 31° 24' 53.9" S: 18° 39' 15.5" E. Vanrhynsdorp District: ± 25 km N of Vanrhynsdorp. Quaggaskop Farm.

General notes: Schist & quartzite. SE-aspect. Gentle slope. Succulent, 2-5 cm high, forms dense clumps. Fruit absent. Common in spots.

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Barcode: NBG0141519-0 Collector(s) & number: Stayner, FJ, s.n. | 1971--

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118AD Van Rhynsdorp), Moedverloor.

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Barcode: PRE0584725-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7408B | 1999-7-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District: ± 42km N of Vanrhynsdorp.

General notes: Succulent Scrubland. No slope. Clump-forming with pelucid dots on bodies.

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Barcode: PRE0577182-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7569 | 1999-9-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp District. Knersvlakte. Quaggaskop Farm.

General notes: Nama Karoo. Rocky succulent scrubland. Plain. Soil. Well-drained. Gravel. Quartzite. Full sun. Slope: none. Biotic effect: none seen. Succulent, ± 1cm clustered with grey-green glaucous waxy leaves. Flowers absent. Fruit absent. Occasional.

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Barcode: PRE0578945-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9023B | 2002-6-27

South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District. Knersvlakte. ± 32km N of Vanrhynsdorp.

General notes: White quartzite. Slope: none. Succulent, ± 4cm high, forming dense clumps, bodies glaucous, spotted. Flowers absent, fruit absent. Voucher: photo.

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Barcode: NBG0077402-0 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, NBG 888/54 | 1964-3-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Province, Van Rhynsdorp District, Vredendal, Koekenaap

General notes: Flowered 3 April 1962.

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Barcode: PRE0856753-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 12023(b) | 2009-9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District. Knersvlakte ± 38.4 km N of Vanrhynsdorp.

General notes: Gypsum-rich loam. White granite and quartzite. Gentle slope. Plant height: ± 2-3 cm. Low rounded dense clusters.

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Barcode: NBG0092490-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 895 | 1969-11-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (3017DB Hondeklipbaai), Namaqualand, Bajavlei, at turnoff to Soutfontein, quartzite koppie

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Barcode: NBG0092422-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 1285 | 1970-3-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118AA Van Rhynsdorp), Namaqualand, Komkans, south foot of Wolfkop

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Barcode: PRE0798886-0 Collector(s) & number: Lavranos, JJ, 121 | 1959-1-

South Africa, Western Cape, Table Mountain at foot of Van Rhyns Pass.

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Barcode: PRE0798887-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 729 | --

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand: Garies: Loerkop.

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Barcode: NBG0135871-0 Collector(s) & number: Mitchell, AR, 488 | 1979-8-

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape (3118BC Van Rhynsdorp), Kwaggaskop north.

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