Mitrophyllum abbreviatum
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Mitrophyllum abbreviatum L.Bolus |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Caryophyllidae Superordo: Caryophyllanae Ordo: Caryophyllales |
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Mitrophyllum abbreviatum (= Conophyllum gracile, Mitrophyllum gracile) is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Mitrophyllum abbreviatum was described in 1970 by Harriet Margaret Louisa Bolus. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Mitrophyllum abbreviatum is a species in the genus Mitrophyllum which contains 6 species and belongs to the family of the Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,2 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Mitrophyllum abbreviatum has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are linear with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are many-petaled.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Mitrophyllum abbreviatum is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.
[edit] Cultivation
Mitrophyllum abbreviatum can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Mitrophyllum abbreviatum
[edit] History
[edit] Mitrophyllum abbreviatum 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
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