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]
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]
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]
June
700 to 1100 m
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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: Gartenflora 77: 87 (1928)
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
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Caryophyllales
FAMILY Aizoaceae
SUBFAMILY Ruschioideae
TRIBE Ruschieae
GENUS Rhombophyllum
SPECIES dolabriforme
17 results for Rhombophyllum dolabriforme (L.) Schwantes
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0392960-0 Collector(s) & number: Henrici, MGA, 3689 | 1944-8-22
South Africa, Free State, LUCKHOFF; ROCKERY ON RES. AGRICULTURAL TEESCHLOFF FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0585286-0 Collector(s) & number: Brand, R, 288 | 2000-10-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowmore. Studtis.
General notes: Valley floodplain.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Aizoaceae: Rhombophyllum (Schwantes) Schwantes Burgoyne, PM; Bredenkamp, CLIn: 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, CIn: 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, HEKO1998
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
New combinations in Ruschioideae, based on studies in Ruschia (Aizoaceae) Hartmann, HEKOBradleya 16: 44-91
1928
1928
1923
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
The genera Aloe and Mesembryanthemum as represented in Thunberg's herbarium Brown, NEBothalia 1(1-3)139-169
No results found for Rhombophyllum dolabriforme (L.) Schwantes
Status and criteria
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Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
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