Glottiphyllum cruciatum

Glottiphyllum cruciatum
Glottiphyllum cruciatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Glottiphyllum
Nebr., 1921
Species: G. cruciatum
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Glottiphyllum cruciatum is a species that are part of over 50 succulents that are subtropical plants of the family Aizoaceae. The plant has many synonyms including Glottiphyllum angustum.[1]

The species are native to South Africa, but are under threat due to Ostrich farming removing their habitat. It is believed that only 250 plants remain on a small one hectare reserve in South Africa.[1]

Culture

Glottiphyllum plants can be grown in small pots in a lean soil with sand and clay. They require very sunny exposure, and need moderate watering in summer and not at all in winter.

References

  1. 1 2 Vlok, J.H. & Raimondo, D. 2007. Glottiphyllum cruciatum (Haw.) N.E.Br. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2012.1. Accessed on 2013/01/06


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