Cheiridopsis turbinata explained

Cheiridopsis turbinata is a succulent plant from South Africa.

Description

Cheiridopsis turbinata is a succulent which forms a robust, essentially stemless cushion.^[1] It grows to a height of NaNcm (-2,147,483,648inches), with a diameter of NaNcm (-2,147,483,648inches).^[2] The paired leaves are a dull, deep green and are sharply keeled.

Flowers are solitarily borne and are present in August and September.^[3] They are large with yellow petals. The fruits are 10-14-locular.

Distribution and habitat

This species is endemic to the Northern Cape and Western Cape of South Africa.^[4] It grows on shale flats and gneiss outcrops between Geelvlei, Steinkopf (and further north) and Springbok.

Conservation

This species is classified as being of least concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute.

References

1. Hammer . Steven . 1993 . Macro-Observations on Cheiridopsis N.E.Br. and Odontophorus N.E.Br. (Aizoaceae) . Bradleya . en . 11 . 11 . 75–85 . 10.25223/brad.n11.1993.a5 . 91077749 . 0265-086X.
2. 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
3. Book: Snijman, D.A. . Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Regionn, Vol. 2: the Extra Cape flora . South African National Biodiversity Institute . John Manning, Peter Goldblatt . 2013 . 978-1-919976-74-7 . Strelitzia . Pretoria . Pretoria . 866860203.
4. Web site: Burgoyne . P.M. . 2006 . Cheiridopsis turbinata L.Bolus. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. . 1 February 2023 . SANBI Red List of South African Plants.