| Synonyms: |
Trianthema crystallina Vahl var. sedifolia sensu Hiern Trianthema sedifolia sensu Oliv. |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
See var. transvaalensis for general details. This variety is distinguished by the leaves being deciduous at flowering time; greenish stems; more dense clusters of flowers and shorter mucro on the perianth lobes. |
| Type location: |
Sudan |
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| Habitat: | In sandy and saline soils. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | This variety is more widespread in tropical Africa. |
| FZ divisions: | MS,GI,M |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 20. Gonçalves, M.L. (1978). Aizoaceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 517 - 519. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 20. |