Braunsia

2 species Aizoaceae

Morphological Summary

Small genus of mesemb succulents in the family Aizoaceae, subfamily Ruschioideae, endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa. They form small creeping shrublets with very fleshy, fusiform, glaucous green leaves and bright pink to magenta flowers. Typical of the Fynbos and Succulent Karoo.

Distribution

Conservation

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Braunsia apiculata (Kensit) L.Bolus

Apiculate Braunsia

Specimen ID RN-BRNS-00001

Origin Cabo Occidental de Sudáfrica (Pequeño Karoo y Montañas Swartberg)

Type Mesemb succulent

Braunsia maximiliani (Schltr. & A.Berger) Schwantes

Maximiliani Braunsia

Specimen ID RN-BRNS-00002

Origin Cabo Occidental de Sudáfrica (Gifberg y región de Clanwilliam)

Type Mesemb succulent