Chasmatophyllum Willowmorense
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''Chasmatophyllum'' is a genus of succulent plants native to
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in southern Africa.''Chasmatophyllum'' (Schwantes) Dinter & Schwantes
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The genus contains seven accepted species: *'' Chasmatophyllum braunsii'' *'' Chasmatophyllum maninum'' *'' Chasmatophyllum musculinum'' *'' Chasmatophyllum nelli'' *'' Chasmatophyllum rouxii'' *'' Chasmatophyllum stanleyi'' *'' Chasmatophyllum willowmorense'' The Red List of South African plants at the South African National Biodiversity Institute lists the conservation status of ''musculinum'', ''nelli'', ''stanleyi'', and ''verdoorniae'' as being of least concern. The population of ''willowmorense'' is restricted in area, but stable, and there is insufficient information to assess the remaining three species.


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Flora of Southern Africa Aizoaceae Aizoaceae genera {{Aizoaceae-stub