Haworthia zantneriana

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Haworthia zantneriana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Haworthia
Species:
H. zantneriana
Binomial name
Haworthia zantneriana
(Poelln.)

Haworthia zantneriana is a species of the genus Haworthia in the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Asphodeloideae, [1] endemic to the southern parts of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces in South Africa.

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It is considered a synonym of Haworthia chloracantha var. zantneriana.

Description

This is a small stemless species of Haworthia with glabrous succulent leaves. The leaves usually have longitudinal white marks, often forming margins and a keel to each leaf. It is very proliferous and can eventually form large clumps. The flowers typically appear in October and November.

There are two main varieties:

Distribution

The natural range of this species is the rocky fynbos vegetation in the southern parts of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces, South Africa, stretching from the Little Karoo in the west, as far east as Baviaanskloof.

It favours shady areas (often on south-facing slopes), in rocky crevices. It is typically found on higher slopes. [2] [3]

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References

  1. Stevens, P.F. (2001 onwards). "Asphodeloideae". Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Retrieved 2016-06-10.
  2. "Haworthia Revisited - 41. Haworthia zantneriana - Haworthia Updates".
  3. Bayer, M.B. 1999. Haworthia Revisited: A revision of the genus. Umdaus Press, Hatfield.