Carruanthus peersii

Carruanthus peersii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Carruanthus
Species:
C. peersii
Binomial name
Carruanthus peersii

Carruanthus peersii is a species of flowering plant in the ice plant family Aizoaceae. It is a succulent subshrub native to the Willowmore area of Eastern Cape Province in South Africa.[1][2][3]

Carruanthus peersii has green toothed leaves and yellow flowers. The succulent is hardy down to -5 Celsius and can stand a variety of lighting conditions.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Burgoyne, P.M. "Carruanthus peersii L.Bolus". Red List of South African Plants. South African National Biodiversity Institute. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  2. โ†‘ "Carruanthus peersii L.Bolus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  3. โ†‘ Carroanthus, Succulent Guide, accessed August 2012
  4. โ†‘ Carruanthus peersii, www.desert-tropicals.com
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