''Drosanthemum'' ("dewflowers") is a genus of
succulent plant
In botany, succulent plants, also known as succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy, and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The word ''succulent'' comes from the Latin word ''sucus'', meani ...
s in the
ice plant family native to the winter-rainfall regions of
southern Africa
Southern Africa is the southernmost subregion of the African continent, south of the Congo and Tanzania. The physical location is the large part of Africa to the south of the extensive Congo River basin. Southern Africa is home to a number of ...
. Most species bear colorful flowers.
The name ''Drosanthemum'' means "dew-flower" in Greek, and refers to the characteristic shiny translucent
papillae
Papilla (Latin, 'nipple') or papillae may refer to:
In animals
* Papilla (fish anatomy), in the mouth of fish
* Basilar papilla, a sensory organ of lizards, amphibians and fish
* Dental papilla, in a developing tooth
* Dermal papillae, part of ...
, which cover the succulent leaves and flower buds.
Species
Species include:
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Drosanthemum acutifolium''
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus
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Drosanthemum bicolor''
L.Bolus
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Drosanthemum eburneum''
L.Bolus
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Drosanthemum flammeum''
L.Bolus
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Drosanthemum floribundum''
(Haw.) Schwantes, syn. ''D. candens''
(Haw.) Schwantes
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Drosanthemum hispidum''
(L.) Schwantes
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Drosanthemum lavisii''
L.Bolus
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Drosanthemum lique''
(N.E.Br.) Schwantes
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Drosanthemum micans''
(L.) Schwantes
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Drosanthemum paxianum''
(Schltr. & Diels) Schwantes
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Drosanthemum praecultum''
(N.E.Br.) Schwantes
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Drosanthemum quadratum''
Klak
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Drosanthemum schoenlandianum''
(Schltr.) L.Bolus
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Drosanthemum speciosum''
(Haw.) Schwantes
References
External links
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Jepson Manual TreatmentFlora of North America: Genus Profile
Aizoaceae genera
Succulent plants
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