Juttadinteria simpsonii explained

Juttadinteria simpsonii is a species of plant in the family Aizoaceae that is endemic to Namibia.

Distribution and habitat

J. simpsonii is known only from 7-14 subpopulations near Lüderitz in the ǁKaras Region of Namibia, where it grows in sandy pockets amongst dolomite rocks, on low and mid-elevation mountain slopes, and on rocky or sandy plains.^{[1] [2]}

Description

J. simpsonii is an upright shrub growing to tall with up to 15 branches. The leaves are boat-shaped, with teeth along the margins, keels, and sometimes faces. The flowers, measuring across, each bear 40-60 white petals and 180–305 stamens.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Hartmann . Heidrun E. K. . Juttadinteria Ruschioideae . Aizoaceae . Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants . 2017 . . 707 . 978-3-662-49258-1 . 10.1007/978-3-662-49260-4_75.
2. Book: Loots . Sonja . 2005 . Red Data Book of Namibian Plants . Southern African Botanical Diversity Network report . 38 . . 81 . 1-919976-16-7 . 61730546 . ResearchGate.