Carpobrotus acinaciformis

Carpobrotus acinaciformis (= Mesembryanthemum acinaciforme) is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Carpobrotus acinaciformis 11.1 History 11.2 Carpobrotus acinaciformis in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Carpobrotus acinaciformis was already described and the name validly published by Carl Linnaeus. It was not until 1927, however, that Harriet Margaret Louisa Bolus reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Carpobrotus acinaciformis is a species in the genus Carpobrotus which contains 13 species and belongs to the family of the Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,15 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Carpobrotus acinaciformis has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are greyish green and sickle-shaped with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are many-petaled and purple. The plants bloom from May to September. The flowers are arranged solitary.

The fruits are berries.

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[edit] Distribution

Carpobrotus acinaciformis is native to South Africa and Tasmania.

[edit] Cultivation

Carpobrotus acinaciformis prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C. It grows best in sand and sandy-gritty soil that is dry.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Carpobrotus acinaciformis

[edit] History

[edit] Carpobrotus acinaciformis in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Carpobrotus acinaciformisfr:Carpobrotus acinaciformis