About Acrodon bellidiflorus (L.) N.E.Br.
Growth Habit
Acrodon bellidiflorus is a compact succulent perennial plant.
Root Structure
It has a woody taproot, with fine roots growing off it. This is the only species in its genus where this taproot trait is common.
Leaf Shape
The deep green leaves are triangular in shape.
Leaf Sheath
They have a persistent sheath that turns black as the plant ages.
Leaf Margins and Teeth
The keel and leaf margins may be smooth, or may bear three or four flexible teeth with broad bases; tooth number can also vary between different populations.
Internode Variation
Eastern populations have short, visible internodes, while internodes are not visible in all other populations.
Flower Appearance
The flowers are white or pale pink, with a diameter of approximately 35 mm (1.4 in).
Flowering Characteristics
Only one flower grows at the tip of each flowering branch, and flowers appear between April and July.
Distribution Range
This species is endemic to South Africa, where it occurs between McGregor, Bredasdorp, and the Klein Karoo.
Habitat
It grows in areas with renosterveld, coastal fynbos, or grassland biomes.
