PTERODISCUS MAKATINIENSIS
Author:
Ralph Peckover, 2016
Family:
PEDALIACEAE
Origin:
Elevation:
Publisher:
Peckover. (2016). In: Aloe 52(1): 10.
Collection number:
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Thickness:
4 Centimetres
Height:
15 Centimetres
Propagate:
Seeds
CITES:
Synonyms:
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This member of the Pedaliaceae family was given this name by Ralph Peckover in 2016. It is found in Makatini Flata in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, growing in a well drained soil with some water and some to lots of sun. The caudex can grow to four centimetres in diameter, although some multi-branched might reach 15 centimetres, the entire plant grow to 15 centimetres in height. The flowers are pale yellow with a slightly darker throat.
The genera name from Latin ptero; 'winged' and Latin discus; 'disc'. The species name after the area it was found in; Makatini Flata.
Flower
Pale Yellow / Dark Yellow
Soil
Mix
Water
Medium
Sun
Medium - Maximum
