Psammophora
Genus of succulents
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Psammophora is a genus of plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to Namibia and the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[1]
| Psammophora | |
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| Psammophora modesta in ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ruschioideae |
| Tribe: | Ruschieae |
| Genus: | Psammophora Dinter & Schwantes |
It contains the following species:[1]
- Psammophora longifolia L. Bolus
- Psammophora modesta (Dinter & A. Berger) Dinter & Schwantes
- Psammophora nissenii (Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes (type species)
- Psammophora saxicola H.E.K.Hartmann
Plants in this genus are known for their ability to entrap sand (psammophory), possibly offering protection against being eaten, or against high wind abrasion or insolation.[2]
