Haworthia turgida, also sometimes known as the windowpane plant,[2] is a species of Haworthia native to the Cape Provinces.[3] Its common name comes from the translucent panes on its leaves, which are similar to those of Haworthia cooperi and some other species in the genus.[2] It grows in dense clusters of offsets from the base, and in its native habitat prefers rocky limestone or slate cliffs. The main type has pale green leaves but varies widely.[4] Varieties include Haworthia turgida var. longibracteata (M.B.Bayer) and Haworthia turgida var. suberecta (Poelln.)

Haworthia turgida
Haworthia turgida with flower stem
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Haworthia
Species:
H. turgida
Binomial name
Haworthia turgida
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Synonyms[1]
  • Aloe laetevirens
  • Aloe turgida
  • Catevala laetevirens
  • Catevala turgida
  • Haworthia caespitosa
  • Haworthia laetevirens

References

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  1. ^ "Haworthia turgida Haw.", The Plant List
  2. ^ a b Debra Lee Baldwin (21 May 2013). Succulents Simplified: Growing, Designing, and Crafting with 100 Easy-Care Varieties. Timber Press. p. 227. ISBN 978-1-60469-516-8.
  3. ^ "Haworthia turgida Haw". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
  4. ^ "Haworthia turgida". www.llifle.com. Retrieved 2018-06-06.
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