Adromischus marianiae is a species of succulent plants in the genus Adromischus belonging to the family Crassulaceae.
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| Adromischus marianae subsp. herrei at the botanical garden of Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini, Genova Pegli | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Adromischus |
| Species: | A. marianae
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| Adromischus marianae | |
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Description
editAdromischus marianiae is a very variable species reaching a height of 10–15 centimetres (3.9–5.9 in). This perennial succulent and slow-growing subshrub has usually thin and short branches and forms a small cluster of rough, warty and nearly spherical leaves resembling dried raisins, quite variable in colour but usually green or red-brown or purplish, up to 3.5 cm long. Flowers are green with a pinkish nuance, about 12 mm long.[1]
Cultivation
editA. marianiae requires bright light and should not be overwatered. It typically struggles at temperatures below 5°C.[2]
Distribution
editThis plant is native to South Africa and Namibia.[3]
Habitat
editAdromischus marianiae grows on granite hills, sometimes inside the cracks of the rocks and in the shade of bushes.[4]
Varieties
editCultivars
editReferences
edit- ^ "Adromischus marianiae". World of Succulents. 2015-08-22. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ "Adromischus marianae". Giromagi Cactus and Succulents. 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ "Adromischus marianiae f. herrei". The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ "Adromischus marianae (Marloth) A. Berger". Lifle Encyclopedia of Living Forms. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- The Plant List
- Cactus-art.biz
- Crassulaceae
- Desert-tropicals Archived 2020-01-17 at the Wayback Machine
- A. herrei on Desert Tropical Archived 2020-01-17 at the Wayback Machine
- Elite-pets
- Urs Eggli Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants: Crassulaceae
External links
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Media related to Adromischus marianiae at Wikimedia Commons