Carruanthus ringens
| Carruanthus ringens | |
|---|---|
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| C. ringens Flower | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Carruanthus |
| Species: | Ringens |
Carruanthus ringens (syn. Carruanthus caninus) is from the Carruanthus genus of flowering plants from the ice plant family Aizoaceae.[1]
Ringens, like Carruanthus peersi, is a species native to South Africa.[2]
Ringens grows to a height of 20 cm.[3] This succulent is drought tolerant and grows best in soils of pH 6 and 8. If kept completely dry it will withstand mild frost. The plant bears flowers that are similar in shape and colour to dandelions with fewer petals.[3]
References
- ↑ Carruanthus ringens PlantList, accessed August 2012
- ↑ Carruanthus, Succulent Guide, accessed August 2012
- 1 2 "Carruanthus caninus". plantdatabase.ie. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
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