Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Brakveldvygie, Clock plants, Stryvygie

Family: Aizoaceae (Vygie)

Synonym: Aloinopsis vittata

Distribution: Southern Africa, South-east part of Northern cape and South east part of North-western South Africa

Habitat: Gentle slopes on fine loamy soils rich in lime

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Data Deficient - Taxonomically Problematic

Life form: Succulent plant

Comments: It has a thick, swollen root system, and when it is potted up the plant can be progressively raised above the ground so that the roots can be seen. When cultivated in this manner the plant is architecturally stunning.