Acrodon bellidiflorus
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| Acrodon bellidiflorus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Acrodon |
| Species: | A. bellidiflorus |
| Binomial name | |
| Acrodon bellidiflorus (L.) N.E.Br. | |
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Acrodon bellidiflorus, the common tiptoothfig, is a mesemb species from South Africa.
Acrodon bellidiflorus is a compact succulent perennial plant.[2][3] It has a woody taproot with fine roots growing off it. This is the only species in its genus where this trait is common[3]
The deep green leaves are triangular. They have a persistent seeth [sic?] that turns black with age.[3] The keel and margins may be smooth or may have three or four flexible teeth with broad bases.[2] The number of teeth may also vary between populations.[3] The eastern populations have short visible internodes. Internodes are not visible in other populations.[3]
The flowers are white or pale pink in colour and have a diameter of about 35 mm (1.4 in).[2] There is only a single flower at the tip of each flowering branch.[3] They are present between April and July.[4]
Distribution and habitat
This species is endemic to South Africa. It is found growing between McGregor and Bredasdorp and the Klein Karoo. It grows in areas that have renosterveld, coastal fynbos or grassland biomes.[4]