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Adromischus maculatus (Salm-Dyck) Lem.
- Common Name: Calico Hearts
- Family: Crassulaceae DC.
- Country of Origin: South Africa, Worcester east to Uniondale
- Habitat: mountains south of Little Karoo
- Description: Section Incisilobati
[syn Adromischus rupicola] Succulent rosette of few flat leaves almost round or obovate, gray green heavily blotched with brown purple and along margins, the edge a silvery line; flowers tipped red white.
- Culture: They prefer well-drained soil in a partially shaded position and require a minimum temperature of 50°F (10°C). Propagate from stem or leaf cuttings, or from seed. This genus is vulnerable to mealybug.
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 Accession Data:- Accession # 198502562
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 2203 - XER:Spiny Thicket/Socotra/S Africa
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 11-03-2011
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: core eudicots
- Order: Saxifragales
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- Family: Crassulaceae
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References:Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version Exotica 4, A.B. Graf Court, Doreen, Succulent flora of Southern Africa, A.A. Balkema, 1981
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