Acrosanthes anceps explained

Acrosanthes anceps is a species of plant from South Africa.

Description

This sprawling shrublet has trailing branches. It grows to a height of 10cm (00inches). The fleshy leaves are lance-shaped end in an abruptly point and have a somewhat pointed base.^[1]

White flowers are present between September and November.^[2] They are solitary and grow from the nodes. Each flower has between 15 and 30 stamens.

Distribution and habitat

This species is endemic to the Northern Cape and Western Cape of South Africa.^[3] It grows on stony sandstone slopes between Piketberg, Clanwilliam and Goudini.

References

1. e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36
2. Book: Manning . John . Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora . Goldblatt . Peter . 2012 . South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI . 978-1-919976-74-7 . Pretoria . 852384288.
3. Web site: Foden . W. . Potter . L. . 2005 . Acrosanthes anceps (Thunb.) Sond. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1 . 28 January 2023 . SANBI Red List of South African Plants.