Juttadinteria ausensis explained

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

Distribution and habitat

J. ausensis is known only from 5-10 subpopulations near Lüderitz in the ǁKaras Region of Namibia, where it grows in open, sandy plains among dolomite, quartz, and limestone pebbles.^{[1] [2]}

Description

J. ausensis is an upright or decumbent succulent plant growing to tall. The leaves are three-sided, grey-green in colour, measuring by with toothed margins. The flowers, measuring across, each bear 45-65 white petals and over 250 stamens.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Hartmann . Heidrun E. K. . Juttadinteria Ruschioideae . Aizoaceae . Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants . 2017 . . 705-706 . 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.