Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Madagascar |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | The underground stolons form large mats. |
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| Foliage | Purplish black, cylindrical leaves are narrow and gently taper at the tip. The upper surface bears a single, longitudinal groove. |
| Flowers | The brownish, trumpet-shaped flower-like structure is actually multiple cyathia arranged in 1-4 cyme inflorescences. |
| Habitat | They are often found growing in the midst of various grass species. |
| Cultivation | It grows best under light shade. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stolon / Runner |
| Propagation Method Remarks | This species is typically propagated by cutting the stolons which easily form new roots. |
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Others
| Master ID | 32405 |
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| Species ID | 6816 |
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