Cotyledon orbiculata L. var. dactylopsis Toelken
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Shrublets with short spreading branches, more or less branched, up to 0.25 m high without inflorescence; branches with dark brown bark, 8-12 mm in diameter, rigid and woody (not shrivelled when dry). Leaves linear-lanceolate, 50-80(-100) x 6-12 mm, usually tapering into a sharp point, green rarely grey-green, densely clustered with branches not visible between them. Inflorescence a thyrse with peduncle 0.2-0.3(-0.4) m long and with 1 pair of bracts. Corolla yellow more or less tinged orange or red; tube campanulate, (6-)8-10 mm long; lobes 5-8 mm long, recurved. Anthers 2-3 mm long. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]

Dwarf shrub, up to 0.25 m high. Stems short, spreading, rigid and woody. Leaves with blade narrowly ovate to linear, 50-80 x 6-12 mm, apex acute, green rarely greyish green. Flowers: in a thyrse, peduncle 0.2-0.3 m long, 1 pair of bracts present; corolla with tube campanulate, 8-10 mm long, lobes 5-8 mm long, recurved, yellow, tinged orange or red; Oct.-Dec. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Crassulaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 473-484. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Diagnostic description

Vegetative material of this species can usually not be distinguished from that of the terete-leaved form of var. oblonga from the north-eastern parts of the eastern Cape Province. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]

Habitat

Usually growing among dolerite boulders and often near the tops of hills. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]

Dry Grassland; Dwarf Karroid Shrubland. Among dolerite boulders, upper slopes of hillsides. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Crassulaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 473-484. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Occurring mainly in the area between Kimberley, Bloemfontein, Smithfield and Hopetown. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]

Flowering time

October to December

Altitude

1100 to 1600 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

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Cotyledon orbiculata L. var. dactylopsis Toelken

Published in: Bothalia 12(4): 619 (1979)

Synonym(s)

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Kalanchoideae

SPECIES orbiculata

47 results for Cotyledon orbiculata L. var. dactylopsis Toelken

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0729252-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 289 | 1988-9-29

South Africa, Free State, BLOEMFONTEIN; GLEN AGRIC. COLLEGE; BO-OP DOLERIETKOPPIE

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Barcode: PRE0389168-0 Collector(s) & number: Bourquin, O, 838 | 1973-10-31

South Africa, Free State, LUCKHOFF DIST.; PK LE ROUX DAM; FARM

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Barcode: PRE0389160-0 Collector(s) & number: Roberts, BR, 5568 | 1970-11-14

South Africa, Free State, BETHULIE; TUSSEN-DIE-RIVIERE N

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Barcode: PRE0851386-0 Collector(s) & number: de Jesus, A, 72 | 2007-2-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, 13 km along Bossieslaagte road from R58, ± 4 km along Kantienpoort road.

General notes: Rocky Savanna. No slope. Velvety elongated narrow leaves with a grey bloom. Sharp points. Thickened stem. Dried flowers nodding in terminal clusters. Plant height: 300-400 mm.

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Barcode: PRE0523605-0 Collector(s) & number: Duncan, 5758 | 1900-10-

South Africa, Northern Cape, KIMBERLEY; VAAL RIVER

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Barcode: PRE0574093-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8572 | 2001-11-9

South Africa, Free State, Fauresmith District. ±8km on Springfontein road from Fauresmith.

General notes: Nama Karoo. Hill slope. Stony soil. Well drained. Granite underlain by shale. Gentle slope. W aspect. Biotic effect; roadside; none seen. Succulent. ± 60 cm tall. Leaves glaucous, borne upright of short succulent stems. Flowers pendent, becoming upright when seeds develop. Fruit present. Common in spots.

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Barcode: PRE0389161-0 Collector(s) & number: Werger, MJA, 1008 | 1969-11-15

South Africa, Free State, TUSSEN-DIE-RIVIERE N; ALONG THE CALEDON

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Barcode: PRE0389163-0 Collector(s) & number: Henrici, MGA, 1865 | 1929-10-24

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; FAURESMITH RES.

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Barcode: PRE0389166-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 922 | 1925-10-21

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; TOP OF HILL RUNNING PARALLEL TO SPRUIT AT LOWER END OF TOWN

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Barcode: PRE0389164-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 849 | 1931-11-21

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; FAURESMITH RES.

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Barcode: PRE0389159-0 Collector(s) & number: van Niekerk, JJ, 1 | 1965-11-10

South Africa, Free State, WILLEM PRETORIUS GAM

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Barcode: PRE0457454-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 6158 | --

South Africa, Western Cape, CALITZDORP; ON OUDTSHOORN RD, UNDER BUSHES.

General notes: CHARACTERS: a) up to 0.25 m high without inflorescence b) leaves linear, tapering to sharp point c) inflorescence thyrse d) corrolla yellow, tinged orange to red; companulate e) Flowering: Oct-Dec f) squamae laterally oblong, emarginate

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Barcode: PRE0523723-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 4612 | 1927-10-23

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; ALONG SHORT SODDLE OF HILL ABOVE N. BOUNDARY OF THE BOT. RES.

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Barcode: PRE0574092-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8512 | 2001-11-6

South Africa, Free State, Fauresmith District. ±1km South West of town of Fauresmith on Fauresmith Veld Reserve.

General notes: Eastern Mixed Nama Karoo. Hill slope. Rocky soil. Well drained. Loam. Dolerite. Partial shade to full sun. Gentle slope. E aspect. Biotic effect: none seen. Suculent. ± 60 cm tall. Upright leaves & flowering branches. Flowers pendant becoming upright with age. Fruit present. Occasional.

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Barcode: PRE0523699-0 Collector(s) & number: Roberts, BR, 2886 | 1963-12-7

South Africa, Free State, THABA NCHU DIST.; WILGERBOOMNEK

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Barcode: PRE0389167-0 Collector(s) & number: Bourquin, O, 839 | 1973-11-2

South Africa, Free State, LUCKHOFF DIST.; PK LE ROUX DAM; FARM

General notes: S side of low dolerite outcrop. Semi sheltered among boulder. Succulemnt c. 3 m tall in bud when collected 9/10/1973, 5 in flower when pressed 2/11/1973.

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Barcode: PRE0804478-0 Collector(s) & number: Seaman, H, 42 | 1993-10-20

South Africa, Free State, Bloemfontein: Griffithsgronde.

General notes: Bossieveld. Klam. Klipperig. Vetplant 50 cm hoog. Rooi blom. Ex Nasionale Museum Bloemfontein 13056

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Barcode: PRE0460213-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, DB, 373 | 1968-11-9

South Africa, Free State, BLOEMFONTEIN; WINTERVALLEY; N. OF BLOEMFONTEIN

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Barcode: PRE0714634-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 5755 | 1938-6-

South Africa, Northern Cape, HAY DIST.; LELIKSSTAD; STONY HILLS.

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Barcode: PRE0535805-0 Collector(s) & number: Peeters, GG, 362 | 1977-12-12

South Africa, Free State, Thaba'nchu; Mensvretersberg.

General notes: Flora of Buphutaswana University of the Witwatersrand Herbarium.

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Barcode: PRE0523638-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 1980 | 1960-10-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, KIMBERLEY DIV.; BARKLEY WEST; NOOITGEDACHT 10 MI. SE. OF BARKLY WEST

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Barcode: PRE0523545-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 720 | 1938-1-

South Africa, Northern Cape, BARKLEY WEST; POTFONTEIN

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Barcode: PRE0388000-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 5743 | 1914-10-

South Africa, Northern Cape, GRIQUATOWN

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Barcode: PRE0523718-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 4617 | 1927-10-23

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; FAURESMITH BOT. RES. UPPER HALF OF W. SLOPE OF HILL

General notes: Succulent perennial. Flower tube reddish, lobes reflexing, very closely reddish mouthed in a yellowish. Filaments & style white. Fertilised ovary with withered remains of corolla eventually erect. Common name: "Berg Besie".

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Barcode: PRE0523722-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 4597 | 1927-10-22

South Africa, Free State, PHILIPPOLIS DIST.; SPIOENKOP; ALONG FOOT OF N. SLOPE ABOVE RAILWAY LINE ON WAY TO PHILLIPPOLIS RD.

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Barcode: PRE0389165-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 974 | 1925-10-22

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; FAURESMITH RES. HILL SITE.

General notes: Plant height ±18 cm. Leaves sub-terete sometimes channelled above convex below acute with a red tip. Flowers scarlet pendulous, campanulate.

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Barcode: PRE0389058-0 Collector(s) & number: Bowker, R, PRE 53467 | 1944-10-31

South Africa, Free State, LUCKHOFF

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Barcode: PRE0574091-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8551 | 2001-11-8

South Africa, Free State, Fauresmith District. South of Fauresmith. Botany Grove Farm.

General notes: Nama Karoo. Hill slope. Rocky soil. Well drained. Loam. Dolerite. Partial shade to full sun. Gentle slope. W aspect. Biotic effect: none seen. Succulent. Plant height incl. inflorescence: ± 70 cm. Upright, slender, glaucous leaves. Flowers present. Fruit present. Common in spots.

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Barcode: PRE0523542-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 720 | 1936-9-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, BARKLEY WEST; POTFONTEIN

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Barcode: PRE0574090-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8534 | 2001-11-6

South Africa, Free State, ±25 km North West of Fauresmith.

General notes: Nama Karoo. Eastern Mixed Nama Karoo. Hill slope. Rocky soil. Well drained. Loam. Dolerite. Full sun. Gentle slope. W aspect. Biotic effect: none seen. Succulent. Plant height incl. inflorescence: ± 90 cm. Upright glaucous leaves. Flowers deep to light orange/red. Fruit present. Common in spots.

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Barcode: PRE0737188-0 Collector(s) & number: Joffe, H, 564 | 1988-11-27

South Africa, Eastern Cape, NEW BETHSEDA; C. 10 KM FROM NEW BETHSEDA ON RD. TO RICHMOND NR. FARM DOORNBERG.

General notes: Live plants brought in for BRI nursery. Seed for seed collection.

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Barcode: PRE0389174-0 Collector(s) & number: Malan, G, PRE 53506 | 1935-4-

South Africa, Northern Cape, UPINGTON DIV.; KEIMOES

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Barcode: PRE0389169-0 Collector(s) & number: Henrici, MGA, 1865 | 1929-10-24

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; FAURESMITH VELD RESERVE.

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Barcode: PRE0553206-0 Collector(s) & number: Smuts, JC, 32688 | 1926-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, BARKLY WEST DIST.; ON HILLS

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Barcode: PRE0523617-0 Collector(s) & number: Goossens, M, 4 | 1930-10-

South Africa, Free State, SENEKAL DIST.; KLEIN DOORNKOP; TEEN DIE BERG

General notes: Struik. Plant deurground bestand teen droogte. Friut colour: pale.

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Barcode: PRE0389162-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 4629 | 1927-10-23

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; SAMAR FARM ON E. HILLSLOPE BEHIND THE HOMESTEAD

General notes: Height ca. 15 in. Flowers tube greenish to reddish; lobes sub-reflexing, reddish mottled on yellowish ground inside/outside, filaments & style greenish. Fertilized ovary with withered inflorescence becoming erect in its pedicel. Common all over hills on the form.

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Observation records

Date: 11/28/2006 1:01:00 PM

Free State

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Barcode: WAG.1211416 | Collector(s) & number: Evrard CM , Evrard, CM 9116 | 1980-10-12

South Africa , Northern Cape

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Date: 3/27/2006 4:37:00 PM

Free State, South Africa

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Date: 11/30/2022 7:18:08 AM

Free State

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Date: 1/6/2013 6:16:00 PM

Free State, South Africa

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Date: 3/9/2018 9:01:00 AM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 10/21/2018 7:43:10 AM

Free State, South Africa

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Date: 12/16/2018 8:27:00 AM

Free State, South Africa

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Date: 12/27/2020 1:30:00 PM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 12/29/2020 8:52:00 AM

Eastern Cape

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Date: 11/27/2021 12:55:00 PM

Free State, South Africa

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2017

SERIES CHAPTER

Crassulaceae Retief, E; Meyer, NL

In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 473-484

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

1985

FLORA

Crassulaceae Toelken, HR

Flora of Southern Africa 14: 1-229

No results found for Cotyledon orbiculata L. var. dactylopsis Toelken

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