Taxon

Gibbaeum petrense

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Common name: Mimicry plant
Family: Aizoaceae (Vygie)
Synonym: Gibbaeum tischleri
Distribution: Northern slopes of the Langeberg, Western Cape
Habitat: Little Karoo Quartz Vygieveld
National red list: Vulnerable
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: Species from this genus are easily missed as they grow between pebbles, which they easily resemble due to their reflective leaf hairs. G. petrense occurs within a small range of less than 10km2 and has faced threats from road construction and livestock activities which has significantly impacted their range.
Links: iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • SANBI PlantZAfrica

Locations

  • 1: Arid House 1 • Accession: 2016-51/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
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