Oscularia lunata (Willd.) H.E.K.Hartmann
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Included in O. steenbergensis (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann. From: Buys, MH. 2012. Aizoaceae: Oscularia Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 297-298. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Altitude

50 to 450 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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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

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

Names and Sources

Accepted name
Oscularia lunata (Willd.) H.E.K.Hartmann
Synonym(s)

Lampranthus lunatus (Willd.) N.E.Br.


Mesembryanthemum lunatum Willd.

Published in: Enum. Pl. [Willdenow] 1: 538 (1809)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Ruschioideae

SPECIES lunata

108 results for Oscularia lunata (Willd.) H.E.K.Hartmann

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0594064-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8745 | 2001-11-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal area, east of Citrusdal on road to Ceres, Middelberg Pass - top of Pass.

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Barcode: NBG0206111-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7488 | 1999-9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District. Klawer Area, ±23 km S of Klawer on road to Clanwilliam. 32°1'6" S; 18°46'54" E.

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Barcode: NBG0184437-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 11671 | 1986-11-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal. "Groenberg 181", Northern Cederberg, high plateau" TR0050.

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Barcode: PRE0594067-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8996 | 2002-6-26

South Africa, Western Cape, District Clanwilliam, ±23 km northwest of Citrusdal.

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Barcode: NBG0206119-0 Collector(s) & number: Pocock, MA, 413 | 1923-10-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Cedarberg. Valley between Sneeuberg & Tafelberg.

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Barcode: NBG0274379-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1151 | 2006-7-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Elandsbaai, NE slopes of Kliphoutkop. Possible type locality for O. prasinus (Pillans 8853). 32°17'38" S; 18°24'33" E.

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Barcode: NBG0274387-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1167 | 2006-8-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Nieuwoudt's Pass, southern slopes of Rooiberg. 32°20'55" S; 19°00'27" E.

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Barcode: NBG0086219-0 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, 1279 | 1967-7-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Leipoldtville.

General notes: Very few specimens seen. Petals pink. Staminoids pink at base, magenta-tipped.

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Barcode: NBG0274391-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1171 | 2006-8-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Klawer, W lower slopes of Rondeberg, ±1.4 km before bridge across Olifants River. 31°49'00" S; 18°37'00" E.

General notes: Sandstone. Leaves more crowded than MHB1170. Flowers smaller, petals white. Younger leaves more falcate than older leaves. Older leaves rarely spreading. Fruit present. Numerous plants seen, growing on rocky plates. Stigmas green. Inner stamens white. Nectaries 5, separate. Stems much more corky.

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Barcode: NBG0274408-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1197 | 2006-8-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Paleisheuwel, SE lower slopes of Duifiekop. 32°28'15" S; 18°44'21" E.

General notes: Plants ±10-50 cm high. Leaves grey-green, falcate. Leaf margins and keel near apex maroon. Internodes, green becoming ochre. Flowers white, pink or mauve. Sepals dissimilar. Pedicels 4-5 mm long. Staminodes present, bicoloured, inner stamens almost entirely white. Stigmas green. Fruit large, with persistent sepals.

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Barcode: PRE0721454-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10884 | 1983-12-29

South Africa, Western Cape, N CEDARBERG; KRAKADOUW PEAK; SUMMIT PLATEAU. IN ROCK CREVICES.

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Barcode: NBG0274332-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1225 | 2006-9-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Nardouws Pass, W of road from Elizabethsfontein, just after turnoff to Papkuilsfontein. 31°56'58" S; 18°54'33" E.

General notes: Flowers and fruit present. Leaves swollen (not grey form). Flowers pink, stigmas green, nectaries 5, separate, just past prime flowering time.

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Barcode: NBG0274399-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1180 | 2006-8-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal, E lower slopes of Olifantsriver Mountain, just before security gate/entrance to Warm Baths and just after store, W of road.

General notes: 32°43'51" S; 19°02'24" E. Plants ±10-15 cm high. Leaves grey-green, falcate. Leaf margins and keel near apex maroon. Internodes, green or ochre. Flowers absent. Fruit with persistent sepals. Rocky embankment. Two plants seen. Aspect E.

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Barcode: NBG0274407-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1196 | 2006-8-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Het Kruis-Paleisheuwel, W of road leading to Paleisheuwel from Het Kruis, between Gansklip en Bruinkrans. 32°34'20" S; 18°43'48" E.

General notes: Flowers and fruit present. Flowers whitish - cream, pedicels short. Stigmas yellow-green. Stamens bicoloured. Leaves O. compressa like.

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Barcode: SAM0004716-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, 7651 | 1911-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, Gift Berg

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Barcode: NBG0142406-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 8263 | 1985-11-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Matsikammaberge, N of Vanrhynsdorp.

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Barcode: NBG0274334-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1227 | 2006-9-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Nardouws Pass, summit of Nardouwskloof Pass, north of road. 32°00'33" S; 18°49'59" E.

General notes: Leaves light green-grey, swollen, 5 mm wide. Flowers and fruit present. Flowers pink-white. Stigmas green, nectaries 5, separate. Stamens bicoloured. Sepals horned.

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Barcode: NBG0070849-0 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, H1297 | 1963-8-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Leipoldtville, Clanwilliam.

General notes: Pale pink staminodes tipped bright magenta.

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Barcode: NBG0274330-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1223 | 2006-9-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Driehoek, NE lower slopes of Kleinpoortberg. 32°01'16" S; 18°40'25" E.

General notes: Same as Heerenlogenment (MHB 1222) - except leaves, more grey. Flowers absent, fruit present, large. Stems sturdy. Dead basal leaves present.

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Barcode: NBG0078121-1 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, s.n. | 1964-7-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Leipoldtville, Clanwilliam.

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Barcode: NBG0196249-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 771 | 2002-2-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville. Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. L 22. Lat: 31°30'40"S; Long.: 19°07'04"E.

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Barcode: NBG0274388-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1168 | 2006-8-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal-Clanwilliam, old road from Citrusdal to Clanwilliam, between homesteads of Klawer Vlei and Kriedouwkrans,

General notes: W of road and east of Olifants River. 32°21'45" S; 18°56'59" E. Sandstone. Stigmas green. Nectaries 5, almost touching. Innermost fertile stamens white. Petals white.

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Barcode: NBG0206098-0 Collector(s) & number: Bean, PA, 1002 | 1982-10-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District. Kleinjongeskraal Farm, valley between Maraisburg and Duiwelskop.

General notes: Locally, abundant on TMS rock slabs. Glaucous, pink-flushed leaves. Flowers pale pink opening a.m. Plant low dense clump.

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Barcode: NBG0274396-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1176 | 2006-8-6

South Africa, Western Cape, Leipoldtville, SE lower slopes of Spioenkop. 32°13'24" S; 18°28'41" E.

General notes: Sandstone. Plants ±10-20 cm high. Leaves grey-green, falcate. Leaf margins and keel near apex maroon. Internodes, green or ochre. Young flowers white, becoming pink. Sepals dissimilar. Pedicels 8-10 mm long. Staminodes present, bicoloured, inner stamens distinctly bicoloured. Stigmas green. Fruit with persistent sepals.

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Barcode: PRE0425114-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10807 | 1897-8-12

South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIST.; PAKHUISBERG

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Barcode: NBG0197999-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 3121 | 1998-11-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal. Kleinplaas. Dassiepoort/voetpad.

General notes: Taamlik skaars. Volksnaam: Dassievygie. Ook op "Versterkwater":

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Barcode: NBG0142393-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 8349 | 1985-11-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Grasruggens, S of Citrusdal.

General notes: Mesic Mountain Fynbos on sandstone of the Table Mountain series. E slope, pink flowers, common. JB 334.

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Barcode: NBG0078121-2 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, s.n. | 1964-7-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Leipoldtville, Clanwilliam.

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Barcode: NBG0197990-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 3121 | 1998-11-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal. Kleinplaas. Dassiepoort/voetpad.

General notes: Taamlik skaars. Volksnaam: Dassievygie. Ook op "Versterkwater":

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Barcode: NBG0274386-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1166 | 2006-8-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Algeria-Cedarberg Pass, beyond turnoff to cottages (herberge") at Uitkyk, eastern lower slopes of Suurvlak se Kop. 32°24'04" S; 19°05'17" E.

General notes: Sandstone. No flowers. Growing on rocky ledges of cliff, next to road.

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Barcode: NBG0274400-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1181 | 2006-8-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal-Clanwilliam, E lower slopes of Klawervleiberg, E of national road. 32°20'25" S; 18°55'28" E.

General notes: Flowers white. Fruit present. Stigmas green. Nectaries separate. Leaves falcate. Pollen white/cream.

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Barcode: NBG0206110-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10884 | 1983-12-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Krakadouw Peak, N Cedarberg. Altitude: c. 1700 m.

General notes: Summit plateau. In rock crevices. Flat spreading. Shrub wide, fat above. Succulent leaves, light pink broad petals. Rare.

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Barcode: PRE0897543-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 12981 | 2011-10-9

South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville District. Nieuwoudtville, ± 1 km W of town.

General notes: ODB 156-2011 Permit no.: Flora 017/2/2011 (N. Cape)

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Barcode: PRE0686309-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 1129 | 1985-9-21

South Africa, Western Cape, VANRHYNSDORP DIST.; GIFBERG; PLATO BO - OP DIE BERG

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Barcode: PRE0594070-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9591 | 2003-6-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District, (Cederberg) Pakhuis Pass ±3 km north of Louis Leipoldt's grave.

General notes: Gentle slope. ±20 - 30 cm high. Upright with glaucous leaves.

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Barcode: NBG0208240-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, 7651 | 1911-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, Gift Berg.

General notes: Alti. 1 - 2000'. Percy Sladen Memorial Expedition to the Khamiesberg, Giftberg, and Oliphant's River Mountains, 1911.

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Barcode: NBG0274340-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1233 | 2006-9-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Porterville, summit Dasklip Pass, south of road. 32°54'00" S; 19°02'00" E.

General notes: Flowers and fruit absent. Plants seen all the way up Dasklip Pass.

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Barcode: NBG0104222-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 2979 | 1974-11-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Pikenierskloof.

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Barcode: PRE0573534-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 1537 | 1997-10-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Nieuwoudtville: In caravan park South of town.

General notes: Succulent Karoo. Plain. Soil. Well drained. Sand. Sandstone. No slope. Biotic effect: disturbed. Succulent. 20 cm tall. Pink flowers.

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Barcode: PRE0509862-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7496 | 1999-9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Clanwilliam. Open ground South of Motel just before town.

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Barcode: NBG0274331-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1224 | 2006-9-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Farm Driehoek, NW lower slopes of Kleinpoortberg. 32°01'15" S; 18°40'26" E.

General notes: Leaves narrower, and more grey than MHB 1123. Flowers present, pink. Pedicels short. Sepals horned. Stamens bicoloured. Stigmas green. Fruit present.

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Barcode: NBG0206094-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 427 | 1999-7-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Nieuwoudtville, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Plateau. Well-drained, light grey, stony, sandy soil. Level slope. Succulent. Plant height 15 m. Local, occasional erect perennial.

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Barcode: NBG0204316-0 Collector(s) & number: Mustard, P, s.n. | 2002-3-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Cedarberg. Boskloof Valley. Krakadouw Farm.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Dry fynbos vegetation.

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Barcode: PRE0594065-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8761 | 2001-11-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District, ±3 km along Lambert's Bay road from Clanwilliam.

General notes: Gentle slope. Forming rounded shrublets with highly succulent glaucous green leaves. Conf.: Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: NBG0274394-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1174 | 2006-8-6

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam-Graafwater, about 1 km before Kanolvlei, on the way to Graafwater from Clanwilliam. 32°09'54" S; 18°43'36" E.

General notes: Sandstone. Roadside, on embankments. Flowers absent in field, two flowers appeared in bag, fruit present. Pedicels of flowers that developed in bag ±14 mm long, however, pedicels of fruit ±6-8 mm long. A number of leaves red-grey-green. Fruit appearing large in diameter. Dead basal leaves persistent.

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Barcode: NBG0274349-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1256 | 2006-10-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville, Groenrivier Farm, S of farm track leading to dam and vlei W of farmstead. 31°23'43" S; 19°05'43" E.

General notes: Plants 15-20 cm high. Flowers white or light pink, ±20 mm across. Pink ring at base of stamens of pinkish flowers, green ring at base of white flowers. Pedicels 12-14 mm to base of sepals. Sepals reddish-green, one horned. Stamens almost exclusively white, stagminodes present. Nectaries a 5-lobed ring. Anthers yellow. Leaves varying in colour, grey.

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Barcode: NBG0142410-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 8353 | 1985-11-13

South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal. Grasruggens, S of Citrsudal.

General notes: Mesic mountain fynbos. On sandtsone of the Table Mountain Series. Decumbent herb, common pink flowers.

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Barcode: NBG0274390-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1170 | 2006-8-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam, at turnoff to Cedarberg, about 8 km from Clanwilliam along old road to Citrusdal. 32°13'48" S; 18°55'58" E.

General notes: Sandstone. Flowers and fruit present. Young flowers white, older flowers pink, ±22 cm across. Stigmas green. Nectaries 5, separate. Older leaves less prominently falcate. More than one flower per inflorescence. Roadside. Only one plant seen.

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Barcode: NBG0206120-0 Collector(s) & number: Emdon, IM, 156 | -10-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal. Heuningvlei Forest Station, on road to Groenberg.

General notes: Full sun along edge of sandy track and among fynbos. Flowers mauve, stamens yellow. Compact rounded bushes 20-30 cm.

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Barcode: NBG0210512-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8761 | 2001-11-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District, ±3 km along Lambert's Bay road from Clanwilliam.

General notes: Gentle slope. Forming rounded shrublets with highly succulent glaucous green leaves.

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Barcode: NBG0206095-0 Collector(s) & number: van Rooyen, MW, 581 | 1997-8-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Cederberg. Citrusdal. Hexrivier.

General notes: Fynbos. Well-drained, brown, sandy, stony soil. W facing. Moderate slope. Undisturbed. Prostrate, evergreen prerennial, dwarf shrub, 0,3 m high with white flowers. Occasional. voucher specimen for Field Guide of Cederberg and Environs.

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Barcode: NBG0116536-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 2664 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Top of Pakhuis Pass ±2 km from Leipoldt's Grave towards Bidou Valley.

General notes: Rocky. Decumbent succulent herb with attractive pink flowers. Fairly common in shallow soil amongst TMS rocks, in full sun.

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Barcode: NBG0274397-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1177 | 2006-8-6

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam-Citrusdal, along National road, in bend opposite Uitsig Farm. 32°26'00" S; 18°57'00" E.

General notes: Sandstone. Plants ±10-20 cm high. Leaves grey-green, falcate. Leaf margins and keel near apex maroon. Internodes, green or ochre to light pink. Young flowers white. Sepals dissimilar. Pedicels 4-5 mm long. Staminodes present, bicoloured, inner stamens almost entirely white. Stigmas green. Fruit without persistent sepals.

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Barcode: NBG0170606-0 Collector(s) & number: Chesselet, P, 467 | 2000-6-22

South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville. Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve.

General notes: Arid fynbos. Plateau. In rocky places. Sandstone. Succulent. Locally common.

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Barcode: NBG0207768-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8738 | 2001-11-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal District, ± 3 km N of Citrusdal.

General notes: Slope: none. Quaternary deposits. Upright shrublet with glaucous leaves. Height ± 30 cm.

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Barcode: NBG0274329-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1222 | 2006-9-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Heerenlogenment, above cave. 31°57'45" S; 18°33'09" E.

General notes: Flowers absent. Fruits present, large. Leaves remind of Oscularia compressa - MHB1176 - leaf base of especially young leaves sheathing broadly. Stems brown-beige, not maroon, thick.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0274336-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1229 | 2006-9-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal, summit of Middelberg Pass, south of road. 32°37'50" S; 19°09'02" E.

General notes: Fruit present, flowers absent. Fruit with elevated keel margins.

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Barcode: NBG0274417-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1215 | 2006-9-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Papendorp-Ebenhaeser, rocky outcrop about 800 m from road from Strandfonein to Lutzville, ±3.4 km NE of trig beacon no 73.

General notes: 31°38'24" S; 18°14'09" E. Flowers numerous, pink to white, scented, with green ring at base of stamens. Stamens all bi-coloured. Stigmas green. Nectaries separate. Fruit present. Rocky outcrop. Aspect NE.

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Barcode: NBG0274384-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1163 | 2006-8-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Piquetberg, On road to Goedverwacht, before turnoff to Middelpos. 32°52'40" S; 18°40'24" E.

General notes: Sandstone outcrop, roadverge. In flower, nectaries 5, separate, stigmas green. Plants 10 - 15 cm high. Pedicels 10 mm long. Leaves 14 - 19 mm long. Petals pink.

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Barcode: NBG0274339-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1232 | 2006-9-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Porterville, Dasklip Pass. 32°53'21" S; 19°01'52" E.

General notes: Flowers absent, fruit present. Rocky sandstone outcrop east of road.

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Barcode: NBG0206097-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 11677 | 1986-11-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal, Amon se Poort, Northern Cederberg.

General notes: Local bedrock plateau, very shallow sand or cracks in rock. Compact succulent shrub with greyish, pinkish leaves and pink flowers. Occasional.

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Barcode: PRE0563460-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8165 | 2001-2-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp District: South of Van Rhynsdorp on Gifberg.

General notes: Soil. Well-drained. Sand. Sandstone. Full sun. W-aspect. Moderate slope. Biotic effect: roadside. Conf: Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0400856-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, HML, 7665 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, GIFBERG

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Barcode: NBG0274406-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1195 | 2006-8-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Redelinghuys-Het Kruis, SW of trig beacon on Goudkop, SE of Skrik van Rondom. 32°34'02" S; 18°40'42" E.

General notes: Heavily grazed. Not sure whether Oscularia, but fruits resemble the genus. Flowers absent.

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Barcode: NBG0184464-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 35846 | 1982-12-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal Dist. near Koue Bokkeveld, Hexberg, base of old Elandskloof Pass.

General notes: On rocks.

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Barcode: PRE0594061-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8726 | 2001-11-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal District, ±10 km NNE of Citrusdal.

General notes: Gentle slope. Forming rounded bushes - leaves glaucous. Flowers bright pink. Common in spots. Voucher: Photo. Conf. Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: NBG0197956-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 3121 | 1998-11-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal. Kleinplaas. Dassiepoort/voetpad.

General notes: Taamlik skaars. Volksnaam: Dassievygie. Ook op "Versterkwater":

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Barcode: NBG0274338-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1231 | 2006-9-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal, beyond Warm Baths turnoff, ±500 m before turnoff to Breekarm, W of road on sandstone outcrop. 32°47'58" S; 19°03'19" E.

General notes: Flowers absent, fruit present. Leaves grey-green. Plants about 15-20 cm high.

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Barcode: PRE0395796-0 Collector(s) & number: Lorenzo, J, 8 | -9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, CITRUSDAL; BUFFELSHOEK PASS; FOOT BUFFELS HOEK PASS CITRUSDAL SIDE

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Barcode: PRE0509857-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7488 | 1999-9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Klawer Area. ± 23km South of Klawer on road to Clanwilliam.

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Barcode: NBG0274392-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1172 | 2006-8-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Nardouwsberge, lower W slopes, ±500 m before Klein Syferfontein on the way from Klawer to Clanwilliam along old road. 31°57'18" S; 18°44'09" E.

General notes: Sandstone. Flowers and fruit present. Petals white or pink. Stigmas green. Nectaries 5, separate. Leaves grey-green. Roadside, 15 - 20 cm high.

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Barcode: PRE0716337-0 Collector(s) & number: Emdon, IM, 156 | 1977-10-26

South Africa, Western Cape, HEUNINGVLEI FOR. STN; ON ROAD TO GROENBERG. EDGE OF SANDY TRACK.

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Barcode: NBG0274335-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1228 | 2006-9-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal, ±800 m before turnoff tp Lentelus Farm, N of road from Citrusdal to Ceres. 32°36'40" S; 19°02'44" E.

General notes: Leaves narrow, darkish grey-green, 2 mm wide. Flowers and fruit present. Flowers pink-white, with green ring at base of stamens. Stamens bicoloured. Stigmas green. Nectaries 5, almost touching-separate. Sepals horned.

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Barcode: SAM0003195-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, 7651 | 1911-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, Gift Berg

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Barcode: PRE0594066-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8769 | 2001-10-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District, west of Clanwilliam, ±3 km west of Graafwater on road to Lambert's Bay.

General notes: Rocky ridge on plain. No slope. Roadside, disturbed - litter. Upright shrublets with thick glaucous succulent leaves. Conf. Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: NBG0274415-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1213 | 2006-9-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Strandfontein, next to main road, at ravine opposite railway bridge, just before Strandfonein, coming from the south. 31°45'36" S; 18°13'58" E.

General notes: Fruit present, flowers absent.

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Barcode: PRE0585398-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, E, EVW232 | 2001-2-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Gifberg.

General notes: Mountain woodland/shrubland. 30° slope. Soil colour: light brown. Drainage: colluvial. Seed harvesting: late season. Seeds collected from: plants. State of seeds: dry. Erect herb. Glaucous succulent leaves. Conf.: Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: PRE0752244-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9590 | 2003-6-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District (Cederberg); Pakhuis Pass ± 3 km N of Louis Leipoldt's grave.

General notes: Slope gentle. Upright with dull glaucous leaves. Small pink flowers. Height ±40-50 cm.

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Barcode: NBG0088760-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 734 | 1969-10-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Boontjieskloof.

General notes: Sheltered amongst rocks and banks. South facing. Flowers bright magenta.

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Barcode: NBG0274412-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1208 | 2006-8-31

South Africa, Western Cape, Eselbank, small poort ±3.6 km N of Eselbank, along road leading to Wupperthal. 32°19'23" S; 19°13'02" E.

General notes: Flowers absent.

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Barcode: PRE0577803-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7414 | 1999-7-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia District. Niewoudtville area, Nieuwoudtville Caravan Park.

General notes: Fynbos. Mountain fynbos. Plateau. Stony soil. Well drained. Gravel. Lithology: sandstone. Full sun. No slope. Biotic Effect: none seen. Bushy succulent dwarf shrub, ±40-50cm in height. Waxy blue/green leaves. Rust-red fruit capsules. Flowers: absent. Occasional. Conf.: Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: NBG0209566-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 83 | 2006-10-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Nieuwoudtville. Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. M 21. 31°30'27"S: 19°06'55"E.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Plateau. Well-drained, yellow - brown sandy, loamy and stony soil. Level slope. No biotic effect seen. Local, occasional unknown perennial erect succulent. Flowers: white. Fruit: brown. Plant height: 0.15 m.

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Barcode: NBG0274393-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1173 | 2006-8-6

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam, Malgashoek, roadside on the way to Graafwater, ±2.5 km from bridge across Olifants River. 32°10'23" S; 18°50'49" E.

General notes: Sandstone. Flowers and fruit present. Petals white-salmon pink. Stigmas green. Pedicels short, ±4-5 mm long. Nectaries 5, separate. Leaves grey-green falcate. Relatively frequent, roadside, rocky ledges, eastern aspect.

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Barcode: NBG0274405-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1194 | 2006-8-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Redelinghuys, E of road leading to Die Schuur from Redelinghuys, NE of Wittedrif homestead. 32°28'04" S; 18°32'59" E.

General notes: Flowers pink, stamens in a cone, nectaries separate. Fruit present.

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Barcode: PRE0594069-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9588 | 2003-6-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District, Cederberg Pakhuis Pass, ±3 km north of Louis Leipoldt's grave.

General notes: Gentle slope. Upright rounded shrublets with glaucous - apple green leaves covered in waxy bloom. Common in spots.

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Barcode: PRE0594068-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9048 | 2002-6-29

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District, Pakhuis Pass lower slopes northeast of Clanwilliam.

General notes: Gentle slope. ±20 - 40 cm high. Forming clumps - leaves glaucous. Conf.: Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: PRE0509831-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7495 | 1999-9-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Clanwilliam, open ground South of Motel just before town.

General notes: Occasional. Conf.: Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: PRE0509793-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7853 | 2000-1-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Citrusdal. Middelberg Pass East of Citrusdal.

General notes: Occasional. Conf. Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: PRE0594060-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8739 | 2001-11-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal District, ±3 km north of Citrusdal.

General notes: Quaternary deposits. No slope. Forming rounded bushes with glaucous leaves. Conf. Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: PRE0594063-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 6508 | 1996-10-11

South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres, north of Ceres, between Citrusdal & Middelberg Pass.

General notes: Renosterveld. Partial shade of rocks. Gentle slope. Forming rounded clumps, leaves glaucous. Common in spots. Conf. Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: NBG0274389-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1169 | 2006-8-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal-Clanwilliam, about 3 km before turnoff to Rondegat Homestead, on the way to Clanwilliam along old road to the east of the Olifants River.

General notes: 32°17'37" S; 18°56'30" E. Sandstone. Flowers white, fruit present. Stigmas green. Nectaries 5, separate. Older leaves especially not prominently falcate. Flowers ±20 - 22 cm across.

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Barcode: NBG0125558-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 4511 | 1979-10-31

South Africa, Western Cape, 14 km from Citrusdal towards Ceres.

General notes: North-west slope amongst TMS rocks. Sandy soil. Up to 300 mm tall, pink flowers.

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Barcode: PRE0594062-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9312 | 2002-9-12

South Africa, Western Cape, Cederberg Wilderness area, road down to Algeria huts from Sanddrif (Uitkyk Pass).

General notes: Loam to humus. Partial shade to full sun. Steep slope. ±20 - 30 cm high. Cremnophilous, leaves apple green. Conf. Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: NBG0274395-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, MH, 1175 | 2006-8-6

South Africa, Western Cape, Graafwater, Carstensberg Pass, ±5 km before bridge across railway line in Graafwater. 32°08'40" S; 18°39'17" E.

General notes: Sandstone. Plants feel more robust/heavy, ±10-20 cm high. Leaves light grey-green, falcate. Leaf margins and keel near apex maroon, less so in shadow forms. Internodes, green, ochre, never intensely maroon. Young flowers white, becoming pink. Sepals dissimilar. Pedicels 8-10 mm long. Staminodes present, bicolured. Inner stamens bicoloured.

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Barcode: NBG0206118-0 Collector(s) & number: Lorenzo, J, 8 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, Foot of Buffelshoek Pass, Citrusdal side.

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Barcode: PRE0563328-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 3121 | 1998-11-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal. Kleinplaas. Dassiepoort/voetpad.

General notes: Taamlik skaars. Volksnaam: Dassievygie. Ook op "Versterkwater": Conf.: Buys, M.H. 1/6/2011

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Barcode: PRE0856012-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 12065 | 2009-9-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District. 24.6 km W of Clanwilliam to Graafwater.

General notes: Steep slope. Common in spots. Low rounded clumps with glaucous leaves and stems tinged red when young. Plant height: ± 20-40 cm. Flowers pale pink.

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Barcode: PRE0721523-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10768 | 1983-11-6

South Africa, Western Cape, CEDARBERG; PAKHUIS - HEUNINGVLEI JEEPTRACK. KOPPIE ABOVE GRASVLAKTE NR. TOP OF PASS.

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Western Cape, South Africa

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Western Cape

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Western Cape

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Western Cape

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Western Cape, South Africa

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Western Cape

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Western Cape

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Northern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 8/28/2022 11:21:00 AM

Northern Cape

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2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Aizoaceae: Oscularia Schwantes Buys, MH

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 297-298

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2001

BOOK

Illustrated handbook of succulent plants: Aizoaceae F-Z Hartmann, HEKO

1809

BOOK

Enumeratio plantarum horti regii botanici Berolinensis Von Willdenow, CL

in taberna Libraria Scholae realis, Berlin

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Brown, NE

Gardeners' Chronicle 87: 211-212

No results found for Oscularia lunata (Willd.) H.E.K.Hartmann

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Bibliography

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Longfield, C. 1959. The Odonata of North Angola. Part II. Publicações Culturais Companhia de Diamantes de Angola. 45:13–42

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Longfield, C. 1947. The Odonata of South Angola. Arquivos do Museu Bocage, Lisboa. 16:1–31

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Pinhey, E. 1967. Odonata of Ngamiland. Arnoldia. 15:1-17

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Pinhey, E. 1984. A check-list of the Odonata of Zimbabwe and Zambia. Smithersia. 3:1-64

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