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Khadia acutipetala

by Johan Wentzel

Khadia acutipetala
Plant Type
Succulent
Khadia acutipetala is a dwarf succulent with trailing branches arising from a thickened rootstock. The leaves are triangular leaves with sharp tips. The flowers are pinkish purple, fluffy looking with cream coloured centres.
Plant Description

Khadia acutipetala is a dwarf succulent with trailing branches arising from a thickened rootstock. The leaves are pale green to grey green with a mottled, rough looking surface. The plant forms a small mat of many narrow triangular leaves with sharp tips. The flowers are pinkish purple, fluffy looking with cream coloured centres.

The root of Khadia acutipetala has been used in local beer brewing by indigenous South African people.

 

 

Afrikaanse Naam
Khadi wortel
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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