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Mesembryanthemum vittatum N.E.Br.
Gard. Chron. (1876) II. 772.
Family: AIZOACEAE

Accepted Scientific Name: Nananthus vittatus (N.E.Br.) Schwantes
Gartenflora 1928, lxxvii. 68.

Mesembryanthemum vittatum (Nananthus vittatus) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
This species has a gorgeous, tuberous root system and is sought after by bonsai impassionate as it will form large rootstock (caudex) in time, the thick root and trunk eventually can be trained to the shape of a odd mini-tree. It is also a strong plant suited for rock gardens (it is reported to be hardy to at least -12° C)

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Nananthus vittatus (N.E.Br.) Schwantes
Gartenflora 1928, lxxvii. 68.
Synonymy: 18
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Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Nananthus vittatus group

  • Nananthus aff. broomii: is a tiny form with smaller leaves and stout turnip-roots.
  • Nananthus vittatus (N.E.Br.) Schwantes: is a multi-branching, wrinkled, plant forming a mat with succulent leaves arranged in low rosettes and carrot like roots. It is quite variable. Distribution: Northern-cape and North-western South Africa.

19710 agrawal K.k. Agrawal
Mesembryanthemum vittatum (Nananthus vittatus) Photo by: K.k. Agrawal
4253 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Nananthus vittatus is a low mat-forming plant. (Nananthus vittatus) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

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Capsules opened after rain. (Nananthus vittatus) Photo by: K.k. Agrawal
4254 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Mesembryanthemum vittatum (Nananthus vittatus) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

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When the "caudex" shape of the raised roots is adequately in evidence this plant is incomparable. (Nananthus vittatus) Photo by: Cactus Art
4257 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
To a make a great succulent bonsai the plant must be frequently pruned, removing most of the exceeding rosettes form the crown. (Nananthus vittatus) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

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Mesembryanthemum vittatum (Nananthus vittatus) Photo by: K.k. Agrawal
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Mesembryanthemum vittatum (Nananthus vittatus) Photo by: Cactus Art

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