Rhombophyllum dolabriforme (L.) Schwantes
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Perennial, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.3 m high, roots fibrous. Leaves sickle-shaped with 2 lobes near apex, epidermis covered by raised white dots. Flowers solitary to ternate, yellow. Flowering time June-Aug. Capsules reddish brown, 5-locular, closing bodies broad, flat. From: Burgoyne, PM; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Aizoaceae: Rhombophyllum (Schwantes) Schwantes. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 246-247. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Tufted perennial forming small, densely branched, solitary tufts. Leaves sickle-shaped, with a tooth-like projecting tip, dull green. Flowers to 4 cm diam., yellow. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Rhombophyllum (Schwantes) Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 299-299. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Flats and hills of weathered Karoo shale. From: Burgoyne, PM; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Aizoaceae: Rhombophyllum (Schwantes) Schwantes. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 246-247. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

On rocky, shale hills. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Rhombophyllum (Schwantes) Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 299-299. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Graaff-Reinet S to Aberdeen and from Studtis, in Willowmore District, E to Grahamstown. From: Burgoyne, PM; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Aizoaceae: Rhombophyllum (Schwantes) Schwantes. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 246-247. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Willowmore to Graaff-Reinet. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Rhombophyllum (Schwantes) Schwantes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 299-299. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

June

Altitude

700 to 1100 m

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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
Rhombophyllum dolabriforme (L.) Schwantes

Published in: Gartenflora 77: 87 (1928)

Synonym(s)

Mesembryanthemum dolabriforme L.

Published in: Sp. Pl. 1: 487 (1753)


Hereroa dolabriformis (L.) L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 1: 143 (1928)


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Ruschioideae

25 results for Rhombophyllum dolabriforme (L.) Schwantes

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0587404-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 11094 | 1990-9-19

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Grahamstown. Signal Kop, at T-junction Riebeeck East - Komadagga, Alicedale District.

General notes: (Veldboek 7, p. 182) Subtropical thicket/grassland. Rocky gravelly, in the open or below bushes.

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Barcode: PRE0392960-0 Collector(s) & number: Henrici, MGA, 3689 | 1944-8-22

South Africa, Free State, LUCKHOFF; ROCKERY ON RES. AGRICULTURAL TEESCHLOFF FARM

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Barcode: PRE0585286-0 Collector(s) & number: Brand, R, 288 | 2000-10-15

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowmore. Studtis.

General notes: Valley floodplain.

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Barcode: PRE0856973-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11620 | 2008-8-17

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Stytlerville District; 1 km W of Steytlerville.

General notes: Rocky ridge. Gentle slope. Plant height: ± 5-10 cm. Upright with persistent old leaves dark brown.

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Barcode: PRE0764172-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10043 | 2004-11-29

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Aberdeen DIstrict. Hill W of Aberdeen overlooking town.

General notes: Slope: gentle. Height: ± 10-25 cm. Woody stems sometimes devoid of leaves.

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Barcode: NBG0170532-0 Collector(s) & number: Hobson, T, 12 | 1999-2-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Pearston. Farm Harefield. Camp 2. (Also in camp 7).

General notes: Little soil. Flowers bright yellow. Common in bare plains.

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Barcode: PRE0856963-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 12817 | 2011-1-25

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Steytlerville area; 1 km W of Steytlerville.

General notes: Commonage. Low loose clumps with leaves rough from raised white pimples.

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Observation records

Date: 3/17/2018 11:34:00 AM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Barcode: WAG.1408326 | Collector(s) & number: Groen LE , Groen, LE 1026 | 1991-09-30

South Africa , Eastern Cape

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Barcode: WAG.1408325 | Collector(s) & number: Groen LE , Groen, LE 1034 | 1991-10-01

South Africa , Eastern Cape

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Barcode: WAG.1408328 | Collector(s) & number: Marx G , Marx, G 197 | 1991-10-20

South Africa , Eastern Cape

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Barcode: WAG.1408327 | Collector(s) & number: Groen LE , Groen, LE 1110 | 1991-10-26

South Africa , Eastern Cape

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Date: 11/23/2013 12:00:00 AM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 1/21/2020 3:49:00 PM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 1/21/2020 3:45:00 PM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 3/9/2021 7:37:00 PM

Eastern Cape

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Date: 11/19/2021 4:08:00 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 11/19/2021 4:09:00 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 11/6/2021 6:08:23 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 10/29/2021 4:40:02 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 12/27/2021 10:03:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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2019

SERIES CHAPTER

Aizoaceae: Rhombophyllum (Schwantes) Schwantes Burgoyne, PM; Bredenkamp, CL

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)246-247

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Aizoaceae: Rhombophyllum (Schwantes) Schwantes Klak, C

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 299-299

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2001

BOOK

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

1928

BOOK

Notes on Mesembrianthemum and some allied genera, Vol. 1 Bolus, HML

Specialty Press, Cape Town

1928

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Schwantes, MHG

Gartenflora 77:

1923

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

The genera Aloe and Mesembryanthemum as represented in Thunberg's herbarium Brown, NE

Bothalia 1(1-3)139-169

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