Mesembryanthemum guerichianum Pax
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Like M. crystallinum but stems 4-6-angled, sometimes winged, bladder-cells much smaller and flowers larger, 25-55 mm diam. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Annuals. Basal leaves forming a rosette. Like M. crystallinum but bladder cells much smaller and flowers larger, 25-55 mm diam. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 293-296. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Sandy plains and disturbed areas. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Sandy flats, roadsides. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 293-296. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Southwestern Angola, Namibia, Namaqualand to Malmesbury and Worcester and Ceres to Cradock. From: Klak, C. 2013. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Dry parts of southern Africa. From: Klak, C. 2012. Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 293-296. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

September

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

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NAM

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LES

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Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Mesembryanthemum guerichianum Pax

Published in: Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19(1): 133 (1894)

Synonym(s)

Amoebophyllum guerichianum (Pax) N.E.Br.

Published in: J. Bot. 66: 80 (1928)


Cryophytum guerichianum (Pax) Schwantes

Published in: Gartenflora 77: 68 (1928)


Cryophytum framesii L.Bolus var. laxum L.Bolus


Cryophytum grandiflorum Dinter & Schwantes ex Range, nom.illegit.


Cryophytum sessiliflorum L.Bolus, nom.illegit.


Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. var. grandiflorum Eckl. & Zeyh.


Mesembryanthemum grandiflorum Schinz ex Range


Mesembryanthemum intransparens L.Bolus var. laxum (L.Bolus) L.Bolus


Mesembryanthemum fenchelii Schinz

Published in: Bull. Herb. Boissier 5, App. 3: 79 (1897)


Mesembryanthemum grandifolium Schinz

Published in: Bull. Herb. Boissier 5, App. 3: 79 (1897)


Cryophytum crassifolium L.Bolus

Published in: S. African Gard. 18: 83 (1928)


Cryophytum fenchelii (Schinz) N.E.Br.

Published in: Gard. Chron. Ser. 3, 84: 153 (1928)


Cryophytum framesii L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 31 (1928)


Cryophytum grandiflorum (Eckl. & Zeyh.) N.E.Br., nom.illegit.

Published in: Gard. Chron. Ser. 3, 84: 153 (1928)


Cryophytum grandifolium (Schinz) Dinter & Schwantes

Published in: Gartenflora 77: 68 (1928)


Cryophytum maxwellii L.Bolus

Published in: S. African Gard. 18: 84 (1928)


Cryophytum neilsoniae L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 32 (1928)


Derenbergiella luisae Schwantes

Published in: Gartenwelt 32: 599 (1928)


Mesembryanthemum perlatum Dinter

Published in: Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 53: 22 (1928)


Cryophytum acuminatum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 54 (1929)


Cryophytum alatum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 37 (1929)


Cryophytum calycinum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 52 (1929)


Cryophytum carinatum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 52 (1929)


Cryophytum karrooicum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 55 (1929)


Cryophytum roseum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 38 (1929)


Cryophytum setosum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 53 (1929)


Cryophytum squamulosum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 71 (1929)


Cryophytum latisepalum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 163 (1930)


Cryophytum truncatum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 164 (1930)


Mesembryanthemum parvipapillatum L.Bolus

Published in: Gard. Chron. Ser. 3, 87: 32 (1930)


Cryophytum pentagonum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 228 (1931)


Cryophytum subulatum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 2: 229 (1931)


Mesembryanthemum alatum (L.Bolus) L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 167 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum intransparens L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 167 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum karrooense L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 167 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum latisepalum (L.Bolus) L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 167 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum macrostigma L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 167 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum magniflorum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 167 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum neilsoniae (L.Bolus) L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 167 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum pingue L.Bolus, nom.illegit., non L.

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 167 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum purpureoroseum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 168 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum quinangulatum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 167 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum rhodanthum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 168 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum rubroroseum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 167 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum sedentiflorum (L.Bolus) L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 168 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum setosum (L.Bolus) L.Bolus, nom.illegit.

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 168 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum squamulosum (L.Bolus) L.Bolus, nom.illegit., non Range (1938)

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 168 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum subrigidum L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 168 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum subtereticaule L.Bolus

Published in: Notes Mesembryanthemum [H.M.L. Bolus] 3: 167 (1939)


Mesembryanthemum horridum Koutnik & Lavis, nom.nov. pro Mesembryanthemum setosum

Published in: J. S. African Bot. 50(3): 369 (1984)


114 results for Mesembryanthemum guerichianum Pax

Specimen records

Barcode: NBG0400048-0 Collector(s) & number: Bean, PA, 603 | 1981-7-4

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape, Springbok District, Okiep Mine, roadside

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0117053-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1551 | 1978-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, (Vioolsdrif). Richtersveld, Hellskloof [Helskloof]

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389899-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 582 | 1930-5-10

Namibia, SWAKOPMUND; SWAKOP RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0400116-0 Collector(s) & number: Burger, P, 105 | 1986-3-15

South Africa, Western Cape, Namaqualand. See 104. Kalkgat at foot of Bokkeveld Mountains, on flats

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0390936-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, 12669 | 1912-2-28

South Africa, Western Cape, BETWEEN KLAARSTROOM AND TRAKA RIVERS 27MI. W. OF WILLOWMORE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389900-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, HF, 143 | 1970-1-4

Namibia, KHAN MINE; 55 KM. BY RD. E. OF SWAKOPMUND

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389901-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 3761 | 1961-10-11

Namibia, SWAKOPMUND; TUSSEN NATAB EN HOMEB

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0563432-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7801 | 2000-1-5

South Africa, Northern Cape, Gordonia District: Road from Upington to Keimoes.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0576329-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8299B | 2001-8-4

Namibia, 27° 13' 99" S: 15° 43' 02" E. Lüderitz District: South of Lüderitz Diamond area No 1. Pomona area. ± 72km SE of Pomona on road to Klinghardt Mountains.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0792231-0 Collector(s) & number: Chesselet, P, 40 | 1993-10-6

South Africa, Western Cape, NW side of Touwsberg; Foothills on farm Kleinfontein. 33°32'31.5 " S 20°55'36.1" E

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509815-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7847 | 2000-1-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Vredendal District: ± 20km South West of Vredendal on road to Strandfontein.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0105914-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 2971 | 1974-11-3

South Africa, Western Cape, (Vanrhynsdorp). 2 miles on first turnoff to the right N. of Zoutrivier Bridge, Knersvlakte

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0390928-0 Collector(s) & number: Verdoorn, IC, 1626A | 1935-10-28

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; LUCKHOFF; ROSE MARIE FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0782527-0 Collector(s) & number: Dreyer, LL, 34 | 1991-10-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, 11 km noord van Port Nolloth.

General notes: Weskus Strandveld. Sanderige substraat. Neerliggend. Blare sukkulent, rooikleurig. cf. barklyi N.E.Br.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0576292-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8092 | 2001-2-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, Gordonia. Augrabies. At turn off to Augrabies National Park.

General notes: Soil. Well-drained. Gravel. Granite. Full sun. Slope: none. Biotic effect: roadside. Fruit present. Occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389850-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlieben, H-J E, 11562 | 1969-9-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, BETWEEN STEINKOPF AND VIOOLSDRIF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389888-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 262 | 1960-5-27

South Africa, Western Cape, PRINCE ALBERT DIV.; 2 MI. E. OF TOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0116995-0 Collector(s) & number: Middlemost, AJ, 2304 | 1965-5-6

South Africa, Western Cape, (Van Rhynsdorp). Between Sont and Vars Rivier

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0124925-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 2437 | 1981--

South Africa, Western Cape, (Ladismith). Matjiesfontein, Ngaap Kop [Ghaapkop]

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389848-0 Collector(s) & number: Dinter, MK, 4943 | 1923-10-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, GARIUS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0094811-0 Collector(s) & number: Axelson, H, 77 | 1969-10-4

South Africa, Western Cape, (Cape Town). Langebaan Village, Langebaan

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0124927-0 Collector(s) & number: Perry, PL, 836 | 1978-10-28

South Africa, Western Cape, (Vredenburg). 2 km south of Paternoster.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0460522-0 Collector(s) & number: van Deemter, J, 393 | 1972-1-17

Namibia, TORRA BAY; 9 MI. N. OF TORRABHAI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389845-0 Collector(s) & number: Frames, PR, s.n. | 1928-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP; BETWEEN ST. HELENA BAY AND KLAVER

General notes: Fl. hort. Frames, Dec - March 1928 -1929. Bolus Herb, No: 18887.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0400126-0 Collector(s) & number: Parkins, W, BH 18958 | 1928-12-

South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District, Nieuwerust

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0108819-0 Collector(s) & number: Wisura, W, 3048 | 1974-12-5

South Africa, Northern Cape, (Oranjemund). Hellskloof [Helskloof]

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0115955-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 1110 | 1977-11-15

South Africa, Western Cape, (Worcester). Karoo Garden veld at quarry

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0126036-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 2497 | 1981--

South Africa, Northern Cape, (Sutherland). Onderkaroo east of 17km Klipbanksrivier

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0144260-0 Collector(s) & number: Thomas, M, 8959 | 1986-10-6

South Africa, Northern Cape, Williston. 18 Km east of Calvinia

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0127960-0 Collector(s) & number: National Botanic Garden Expedition, 4146 | 1979-8-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, (Oranjemund). Helskloof top

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0400127-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 4051 | 1978-11-8

South Africa, Western Cape, Clawilliam District, Doringbaai, Bamboesbaai

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0400117-0 Collector(s) & number: O'Callaghan, MG, 8 | 1984-9-11

Namibia, North of Orange River ± 1km from coast.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0400118-0 Collector(s) & number: Bean, PA, 544 | 1981-7-3

South Africa, Northern Cape, Cape, Namaqualand District, Port Nolloth

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0400125-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlieben, HJ, 11562 | 1969-9-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, (Springbok). Between Steinkopf and Vioolsdrif. Road border.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0563323-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 12027 | 1991-11-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, Flats North of Ghaamsberg 2 km W of Blomhoek turn.

General notes: Quartz gravel. Dwarf succulent shrub, spiny.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0390929-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 2914 | 1961-10-22

South Africa, Northern Cape, GORDONIA; 26MI. N. E. OF ABIQUAS PUTS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0791167-0 Collector(s) & number: Gubb, AA, KMG 12277 | 1984-12-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape; Hopetown; Langford F 221.

General notes: On calcrete hills. At base of dolerite ridges. NW slopes. Cream flowers. Very occasional.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0481804-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, DB, 1227 | 1973-9-19

South Africa, Free State, FAURESMITH DIST.; LUCKHOFF; 14 KM. VAN LUCKOFF OP PETRUSVILLE RD.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0000949-0 Collector(s) & number: Pearson, HHW, 510 | --

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand, Port Nolloth

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389851-0 Collector(s) & number: Frames, PR, s.n. | 1928-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, BETWEEN KLAVER AND VAN RHYNSDORP

General notes: Frames (Bolus Herb..No: 18886.)

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0576291-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8114 | 2001-2-5

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Springbok area. N of Bulletrap on road to Vaalheuwel.

General notes: Nama Karoo. Dry streambed. Soil. Well-drained. Gravel. Granite. Full sun. Slope: none. Biotic effect: none seen. Flowers and fruit present. Occasional to common.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0635456-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, CM, 506 | 1981-3-12

South Africa, Western Cape, LEEUNERHOF; 10 KM NORTH OF LEEUNERHOF ON CALVINIA-CERES ROAD

General notes: Confirmed by: Burgoyne, P.M. 6/8/2002.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0589018-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8350 | 2001-8-5

Namibia, South of Lüderitz - Diamond area no 1. East of Klinghardt Mountains.

General notes: Moderate slope. With highly succulent central rosette - branches decumbent. Flowers absent, fruit present. Occasional at roadside.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0390944-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 175 | 1973-11-22

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0523173-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 32409 | 1977-10-1

Namibia, LUDERITZ SOUTH; ORANGE RIVER; UMGEBUNG VON SENDLINGSDRIFT 2 KM. E. OF RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0390943-0 Collector(s) & number: Ihlenfeldt, H-D, 1106 | 1961-10-13

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; BUFFELSRIVIER; S.W- OF SPRINGBOK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389903-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 28713 | 1972-9-21

Namibia, LUDERITZ SOUTH DIST.; FAURE; VLOEDVLAKTE VAN ORANJE O. VAN SENDELINGSDRIFT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0587165-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 6449 | 1997-10-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia District: Kookfontein Farm, SE of Calvinia on road to Sutherland.

General notes: Slope: none. Forms individual plants with basal leaves in rosette, margins undulating. Plant height: ± 10 - 25cm. Fruit absent. Common in spots.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0757697-2 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 2642 | 1992-12-21

South Africa, Northern Cape, On road Vioolsdrif to Steinkopf, at Kabinaberg.

General notes: Moderate slope. Hairy leaves. Frequent along road.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0788595-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 1518 | 1992-12-20

South Africa, Northern Cape, Steinkopf District; Anenous Pass; Approximately 17 km West of Steinkopf; Lower part of the Pass by the roadside.

General notes: Pegmatite outcrops. Southern slopes of hills. Coarse gritty loam, dry (probably receives mist). Very succulent forb. Large bright-green leaves. Flowers cream-coloured.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0390927-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 5209 | 1927-12-23

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

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0551054-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 4964 | 1996-2-28

Namibia, Southern Namibia. Along main road from Keetmanshoop to Luderitz ± 40 km from Aus (East of). Aus area - near station called Schakalskupfe.

General notes: Nama Karoo. Sandy scrubveld. Soil. Well-drained. Sand. Calcrete. Full sun. Level. Floodplain. Biotic effect: none seen. Herb, succulent ± 30 cm tall, procumbent, with radiating stems from root. Leaves dull green - covered with large idioblasts. Occasional. Fieldwork funded by the National Geographic Society (#5594-95)

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0400701-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 8266 | 1967-8-15

South Africa, Cape Province,

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0400730-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Zinderen Bakker, EM, 1375 | 1964-1-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, GORDONIA; KAKAMAS; AUGRABIES FALLS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0866697-0 Collector(s) & number: Mannheimer, CA, CM1381 | 2001-7-20

Namibia, Erongo, On road west of Tsabis Leopard Park.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0277796-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, ABL15523 | 2008-1-1

South Africa, Western Cape, Olifants River mouth. -33°70394' S; 18°19371' E.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Cape Seashore vegetation. Coastal dunes. Well-drained, sandy soil. Calcareous sand. Full sun. Gentle slope. No biotic effect seen. Shrub, succulent, mat forming, straggling. Flowers white. Fruit present. Plant height to 50 cm+.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0800711-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, CM, 506 | 1981-3-12

South Africa, Western Cape, 10 km north of Leeuwenhof on Calvinia-Ceres road

General notes: Confirmed by: Burgoyne, P.M. 6/8/2002.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0721249-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 10458 | 1967-12-4

Namibia, SWAKOPMUND DIST; OMARURU RIVER; NAMIB FLATS SOUTH OF RIVER C. 0,5 KM EAST OF SALT ROAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0782026-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 6948 | 1989-11-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, Boegoebergdam.

General notes: Rocky, sandy area along irrigation canal. Succulent biannual.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0390942-0 Collector(s) & number: Werger, MJA, 166 | 1969-2-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, SPRINGBOK; POFADDER; 4MI. W. OF POFADDER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0461099-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 2601 | 1974-11-6

South Africa, Western Cape, LAMBERTS BAY; NORTIER EXP. FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0686383-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 653 | 1985-9-12

South Africa, Northern Cape, GORDONIA.; AUGRABIESWATERFAL; NASIONALE PARK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389935-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 2331 | 1959-9-30

Namibia, LUDERITZ DIST.; KOVISBERG

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0563430-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7764 | 1999-12-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, Kenhardt District: Augrabies area. ± 20 km W of Augrabies National Park on road to Onseepkans.

General notes: Voucher: photo.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389905-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 3020 | 1959-5-15

Namibia, SWAKOPMUND DIST.; ROOIBANK; 22 MI. O. VAN WALVISBAAI

General notes: Confirmed by: P M Burgoyne 6/8/2002.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0072572-0 Collector(s) & number: Range, PT, 103 | --

Namibia, Luderitz, Aus

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Barcode: PRE0757698-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 2624 | 1992-12-20

Namibia, Warmbad Resort.

General notes: Calcrete. Stems pink with shiny white glands.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0667346-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, HF, 1142 | 1979-1-31

South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY; YSTERFONTEIN; BEACH FACING DUNES, WIDESPREAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0694966-0 Collector(s) & number: O'Callaghan, MG, 8 | 1984-9-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, ORANGE RIVER.; N OF RIVER C 1 KM FROM COAST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0686786-0 Collector(s) & number: Watmough, R, 853 | 1974-10-27

Namibia, ORANGE RIVER BANK; NEAR ROSH PINA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0833298-0 Collector(s) & number: Makgakga, MC, 257 | 1996-1-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, Carnavon District. De Bruynsrus Farm.

General notes: Open bushland. Soil. Well-drained. Loamy clay soil. Full sun. Moderate slope. Roadside. Many-stemmed shiny succulent shrub. Leaves huge with papillae. Capsule with five locules.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0687007-0 Collector(s) & number: O'Callaghan, MG, 8 | 1984-7-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, ORANGE RIVER.; N OF ORANGE RIVER. 1 KM FROM COAST. NEARERTHE RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0400115-0 Collector(s) & number: O'Callaghan, MG, 8 | 1984-7-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, North Western Cape, north of Orange River, 1 km from coast, sandy areas, nearer the river

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0097240-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, W, 7475 | 1963-6-10

Namibia, Kaokoland, Kaokoveld, Sarusas. Im Rivier am Ufer. [Sarusas. In the bank of River]

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0574116-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8775 | 2001-11-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District. Lamberts Bay.

General notes: Fynbos. Dune(coastal) at seaside over granite domes. Stony soil. Well drained. Sea mist/fog. Gravel. Granite. Full sun. Gentle slope. W aspect. Biotic effect: disturbed, litter. Low spreading succulent. ± 20 cm tall. Bright green leaves covered with glassy idioblasts. Flowers absent. Fruit present. Occasional.

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Barcode: PRE0757697-1 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 2642 | 1992-12-21

South Africa, Northern Cape, On road Vioolsdrif to Steinkopf, at Kabinaberg.

General notes: Moderate slope. Hairy leaves. Frequent along road.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0695922-0 Collector(s) & number: Burger, P, 105 | 1986-3-15

South Africa, Western Cape, KNERSVLAKTE; KALKGAT FARM; AT FOOT OF BOKKEVELD MOUNTAINS. ON FLATS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0663867-0 Collector(s) & number: le Roux, A, 44 | 1980-10-16

South Africa, Northern Cape, SWARTLINTJIES RIV.; RIV. MOUTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0390951-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, PG, M 165 | 1962-12-10

South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIV.; BETWEEN KLAWER AND CLANWILLIAM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0509817-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7842 | 2000-1-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Vredendal District: Klawer. ± 3km North West of Klawer on road to Strandfontein.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0766012-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, E, EVW174 | 2001-1-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, 60 km from Upington on N10 to Namibia.

General notes: Scrub savanna. Brown sandy soil. Drainage: residual/aeolian. No slope. Pasture. Succulent, basal leaves, fruiting panicles. Brakslaai.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0390939-0 Collector(s) & number: Foley, WJ, 88 | 1921-10-31

South Africa, Western Cape, MATJIESFONTEIN DIST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0049944-2 Collector(s) & number: Thorne, C, s.n. | 1931-11-

South Africa, Western Cape, Groenriver, between Nieuwe Rust & Van Rhynsdorp

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0390950-0 Collector(s) & number: Frames, PR, 167/28 | 1928-1-

South Africa, Western Cape, SOUTH-WESTERN REGION; CLANWILLIAM

General notes: ISOTYPE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0821088-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12462 | 1993-11-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape: Oranjemund Area; Orange River, mid estuary, near right overall bank. In open part in open scrub. Gentle slope.

General notes: cf. M. crystallinum L. Det: P. Hartzer

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: SAM0072537-0 Collector(s) & number: Dinter, K, 1208 | 1910-1-15

Namibia, Bethanien, Sandverhaar

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Barcode: PRE0804394-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 7819 | 1964-3-30

Namibia, Swakopmund District; In Swakop Riverbed near Swakopmund.

General notes: Det: W. Giess

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0721863-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 3643 | 1978-2-8

South Africa, Western Cape, LAMBERTS BAY; GROOTVLEI; S OF LAMBERTS BAY SAND BANK AT EDGE OF VLEI

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0562097-0 Collector(s) & number: Bezuidenhout, H, 838 | 1996-11-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, Gordonia Distrik: Augrabiese Waterval Nasionale Park.

General notes: Volop > 20.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0715401-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 1352 | 1986-11-13

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; OU TUIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0756291-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 4000 | 2003-3-12

South Africa, Northern Cape, ± 10 km from Springbok to Steinkopf at picnic spot.

General notes: No slope. Locally frequent.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0588554-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8471 | 2001-8-14

Namibia, South of Lüderitz - Diamond area No. 1. South east of Pomona. ± 11km north of turn-off to Klinghardt Mountains.

General notes: White dolomite. Gentle slope. Decumbent branches covered with glassy idioblasts (forming flat mats). Fruit present.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389898-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 5893 | 1959-11-25

Namibia, AROAB DIST.; KOES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0496756-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 3409 | 1961-1-16

Namibia, SWAKOP RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0389849-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 3372 | 1963-8-13

Namibia, LUDERITZ SOUTH; ORANJESAND; LORELEY KOPERMYN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0573816-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GK, 3897 | 1988-11-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Tankwa Karoo Nasionale Park. Aan voet van Leeuberg - teen klipperige helling.

General notes: Soutslaai. Sheet 1 and 2.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Observation records

Date: 3/31/2017 11:12:56 AM

Northern Cape

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Barcode: U.1057786 | Collector(s) & number: Werger MJA , Werger, MJA 166 | 1969-02-11

South Africa

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Date: 11/15/2013 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 6/13/2015 7:42:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 3/6/2018 4:08:00 PM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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

Northern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 7/4/2012 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 9/4/2008 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 7/25/2012 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 11/20/2012 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 11/17/2010 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

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2013

SERIES CHAPTER

Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum Klak, C

In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 208-217

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Aizoaceae: Mesembryanthemum L. Klak, C

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 293-296

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2001

BOOK

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

1997

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Revision of the genus Phyllobus N.E.Br. (Aizoaceae) Gerbaulet, M

Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie 119:

1984

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Notes on the genus Mesembryanthemum L. Koutnik, DL

Journal of South African Botany 50: 365-371

No results found for Mesembryanthemum guerichianum Pax

Status

Status and criteria

NE

Assessor(s)

Plantae Coordinator

Bibliography

BOOK
Woodhall, S.E. 2005. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Struik

BOOK
Van Son, G. 1955. The Butterflies of Southern Africa, Part II. Nymphalidae: Danainae & Satyrinae. Memoir No 8. Transvaal Museum

ELECTRONIC SOURCE
Williams, M.C. 2010. Butterflies and skippers of the Afrotropical Region

ELECTRONIC SOURCE
Williams, M.C. 2010. Butterflies and skippers of the Afrotropical Region. Lepidopterist's Society of Africa

BOOK
Woodhall, S.E. 2005. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Struik

JOURNAL ARTICLE
Heath, A., McLeod, L., Kaliszewska, Z.A., Fisher, C.W.S. and Cornwall, M. 2008. Field notes including a summary of trophic and ant-associations for the butterfly genera <i>Chrysoritis</i> Butler, <i>Aloeides</i> Hübner and <i>Thestor</i> Hübner (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) from South Africa. Metamorphosis. 19:127-148

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