Juttadinteria simpsonii is a species of plant in the family Aizoaceae that is endemic to Namibia.
Juttadinteria simpsonii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Aizoaceae |
Genus: | Juttadinteria |
Species: | J. simpsonii
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Binomial name | |
Juttadinteria simpsonii | |
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Distribution and habitat
editJ. simpsonii is known only from 7-14 subpopulations near Lüderitz in the ǁKaras Region of Namibia, where it grows in sandy pockets amongst dolomite rocks, on low and mid-elevation mountain slopes, and on rocky or sandy plains.[3][4]
Description
editJ. simpsonii is an upright shrub growing to 250 mm (9.8 in) tall with up to 15 branches. The leaves are boat-shaped, with teeth along the margins, keels, and sometimes faces. The flowers, measuring 20–35 mm (0.79–1.38 in) across, each bear 40-60 white petals and 180–305 stamens.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ Loots, S.; C., Mannheimer (2004). "Juttadinteria simpsonii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T46785A11076934. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46785A11076934.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ "Juttadinteria simpsonii (Dinter) Schwantes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ a b Hartmann, Heidrun E. K. (2017). "Juttadinteria Ruschioideae". Aizoaceae. Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants. Springer Nature. p. 707. doi:10.1007/978-3-662-49260-4_75. ISBN 978-3-662-49258-1.
- ^ a b Loots, Sonja (2005). Red Data Book of Namibian Plants. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network report. Vol. 38. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network. p. 81. ISBN 1-919976-16-7. OCLC 61730546 – via ResearchGate.