Cheiridopsis caroli-schmidtii
Cheiridopsis caroli-schmidtii is a species in the family Aizoaceae.[1] Like the other members this species is native to semi-arid regions of Namibia and South Africa. This species grows on Granite and quartz outcrops.
| Cheiridopsis caroli-schmidtii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Cheiridopsis |
| Species: | C. caroli-schmidtii |
| Binomial name | |
| Cheiridopsis caroli-schmidtii | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Cheiridopsis ausensis L.Bolus | |
Name
The plant is named after Carl Schmidt who was a German nursery owner who operated in Erfurt. The genus name means hand shaped.[2]
Description
The daisy-like flowers illustrated open during the day from early winter to spring. Like many members of the genus the flower illustrated is borne singly and has Chrome-yellow petals[3] which are 3.5 cm in diameter.[2] The clump of tri-angled leaves that makes up the plant has little or no stem. When fully grown they are over 5 cm tall and about 17 cm in diameter. During the summer the plant dries so much that it can be mistaken for dead.[2]
References
- "Cheiridopsis caroli-schmidtii (Dinter & A.Berger) N.E.Br". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- "Cheiridopsis caroli-schmidtii". Cactus Art Nursery. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
- RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.