Hallianthus planus (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Procumbent, succulent shrub, with a central head and trailing side branches, not rooting at nodes. Leaves triangular in cross section, dark green. Flowers 76-127 mm cymes, rarely solitary, petals white or magenta, filamentous staminodes conically collected. Fruit (7-)10(-12)-locular. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Hallianthus. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 201-201. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

On rocky outcrops or steps of granite, sandstone or quartz. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Hallianthus. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 201-201. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Richtersveld to Vanrhynsdorp. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Hallianthus. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 201-201. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Altitude

0 to 1200 m

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

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
Hallianthus planus (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann

Published in: Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 104(1): 167 (1983)

Synonym(s)

Leipoldtia compressa L.Bolus


Leipoldtia compressa L.Bolus var. compressa


Leipoldtia compressa L.Bolus var. lekkersingensis L.Bolus


Leipoldtia plana L.Bolus


Mesembryanthemum planum L.Bolus

Published in: Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 12 (1925)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Ruschioideae

SPECIES planus

37 results for Hallianthus planus (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0577675-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9042 | 2003-6-28

South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia District: W of Loeriesfontein. Rocky slopes E of Heuningneskop.

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Barcode: NBG1481582-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 7900 | 2013-7-8

South Africa, Northern Cape, 36 km NW of Loeriesfontein; Kopies Kraal A 273; W edge of Boesmanland.

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Barcode: NBG0200492-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 1507 | 1997-9-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Namaqualand. Droesand Rooipan. Knersvlakte Spur on shale koppie on S bank of Varsche River. 31°28.09 S; 18°44.18 E.

General notes: Lowland Succulent Karoo. Nama Series shale. Well-drained, clay loam, rocky soil. Full sun. N aspect. Moderate slope.

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Barcode: PRE0389458-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 248 | 1973-11-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; HESTER MALAN NAT. RE

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Barcode: NBG0126020-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 4031 | 1979-8-8

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (2917AB Springbok), Kosies

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Barcode: PRE0587909-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9481 | 2002-9-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: South west of Springbok. ± 3km from Koiingnaas/Komaggas/Soebatsfontein intersection on road to Komaggas.

General notes: White quartzite. Slope: none. Plant height: ± 2 - 4cm. Decumbent with dull green leaves. Flowers absent, fruit present.

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Barcode: PRE0757780-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9598 | 2003-6-3

South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District. ± 25 km N of Vanrhynsdorp, farm Quaggaskop.

General notes: Schist and quartzite. Slope: gentle. Height ± 20-30 cm. Upright to decumbent, sparsely branched with dull glaucous leaves. Flowers bright pink.

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Barcode: PRE0533179-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7375 | 1999-7-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Port Nolloth area. 15-Myl-Berge, East of Port Nolloth.

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Barcode: PRE0853860-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1587 | 2009-8-14

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park; 4x4 track between Kykokeis and Kookfontein.

General notes: Namaqualand Klipkoppe Shrubland. Slope: gentle.

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Barcode: PRE0389460-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 1858 | 1937-7-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; STEINKOPF TO KOSIES AMONG HILLS

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Barcode: NBG0801691-0 Collector(s) & number: Chesselet, P, 439 | 1999-6-9

South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape (3018AD Kamiesberg), Kamiesberg - Paulshoek, Slooitjiesdam.

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Barcode: PRE0591344-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 678 | 2004-9-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Namaqua National Park. West of Soebatsfontein.

General notes: Lowland Succulent Karoo. Gentle slope. Prostrate succulent.

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Barcode: NBG0092618-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 1698 | 1971-4-29

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (2917DC Springbok), 4 miles north of Komaggas, Namaqualand

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Barcode: NBG0092622-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 1627 | 1970-7-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (2917AA Springbok), Karrachab Poort Namaqualand, south east aspect

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Barcode: NBG0126021-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 3987 | 1979-8-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape (2917DB Springbok), Springbok caravan Park, fairly flat area.

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Barcode: PRE0758192-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1052 | 2006-8-13

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. S of Riethuis on track to Jantjieskop.

General notes: Slope: none. Prostrate creeper with rounded leaves and white/cream flowers.

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Barcode: NBG0077222-0 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, 2822 | 1964-7-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Province, Van Rhynsdorp District, Soutrivier - Knersvlakte [Long course of river for point georeferencing]

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Barcode: NBG0202711-0 Collector(s) & number: Hartmann, HEKO, 456 | 1996-8-21

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. "Kookfontein, NNE of Soebatsfontein". "West facing slope on the south side of Deelkraalseberg on Kookfontein, just above grazing line."

General notes: Granite. Lowland Succulent Karoo of the Namaqualand coastal belt". Well-drained,loam,saline/ calcerous soil. Rocks and bedrock. W aspect. Spindly decumbent leaf. Succulent shrub. Rare. Plant height 0.02m.

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Barcode: PRE0389459-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 244 | 1973-11-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; HESTER MALAN NAT. RE

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Barcode: PRE0853196-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11794 | 2009-9-29

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. SW of Springbok; 26.8 km on Hondeklip Bay road. Lower slopes of Wildepaardehoek Pass.

General notes: Slope: moderate. Height: ± 2-3 cm. Decumbent stems radiating from central rootstock. Flowers pale pink.

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Barcode: NBG1477717-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11794 | 2009-9-29

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. SW of Springbok; 26.8 km on Hondeklip Bay road. Lower slopes of Wildepaardehoek Pass.

General notes: Slope: moderate. Height: ± 2-3 cm. Decumbent stems radiating from central rootstock. Flowers pale pink.

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Barcode: PRE0848226-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1586 | 2009-8-14

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park; 4x4 track between Kykokeis and Kookfontein.

General notes: Namaqualand Klipkoppe Shrubland. Slope: gentle. Fruit capsule, flat on ground; white flowers.

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Barcode: NBG0212120-1 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 1507 | 1997-9-23

South Africa, Western Cape, Namaqualand. Droesand, Rooipan. Knersvlakte Spur on shale koppie, on south bank of Varsche River. 31°28'09"S: 18°44'18"E.

General notes: Nama Series shale. Lowland Succulent Karoo. Well-drained, rocky, clay and loamy soil. Full sun. No biotic effect seen. Moderate slope.

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Barcode: PRE0591348-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 685 | 2004-9-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Namaqua National Park. West of Soebatsfontein, south of Riethuis at end of track.

General notes: Lowland Succulent Karoo. Gentle slope. Fruit present.

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Barcode: NBG0801692-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 4133 | 1990-8-20

South Africa, Northern Cape, North Western Cape (2917DD), Namaqualand, Farm De Draay 346, hill slope, well-drained yellow-brown sandy loam soil, gentle south east slope

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Barcode: PRE0854157-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 12864 | 2011-1-29

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. W of Steinkopf; ± 23 km on Wolfberg road from Kleinsee road.

General notes: White quartzite. Common in spots. Prostrate with stems radiating form central thickened rootstock. Plant height: ± 2-3 cm. Voucher for DNA material.

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Barcode: PRE0389455-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 252 | 1973-11-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; HESTER MALAN NAT. RE

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Observation records

Date: 6/16/2013 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 8/15/2021 9:36:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 8/15/2021 9:20:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 7/5/2011 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 5/15/2016 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 7/5/2011 12:09:00 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 4/22/2012 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 8/28/2014 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 6/1/2022 10:59:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 3/5/2023 3:32:00 PM

Northern Cape, South Africa

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2013

SERIES CHAPTER

Aizoaceae: Hallianthus Klak, C

In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 201-201

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2001

BOOK

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

1983

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Hartmann, HEKO

Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie 104:

1927

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Leipoldtia plana L.Bolus Bolus, L; Page, MM

Flowering Plants of South Africa 7: , t.260

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