Anacampseros namaquensis H.Pearson & Stephens
Namaqualand anacampseros
Anacampseros namaquensis is a succulent endemic to Namaqualand in Northern Cape, South Africa. Closely related to A. filamentosa, it is distinguished by slightly broader leaves and more abundant axillary filaments. In its habitat it grows in sandy and gravelly soils exposed to full sun. Its ephemeral pink flowers bloom in spring–summer and are of great ephemeral beauty.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Anacampserotaceae |
| Genus | Anacampseros |
| Growth Habit | Rosette succulent 3–7 cm, similar to A. filamentosa but with denser filaments |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (LC, IUCN) |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.5 |
| Type | Draining mineral substrate with 50% sand or perlite |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Elliptic to obovate, succulent, mid-green to green-bronze, 10–18 mm; white axillary filaments abundant and denser than in A. filamentosa.
ecoEphemeral, pink to pinkish-purple, 5 petals, 15–22 mm. Blooms spring–summer.
ecoVery short and compact; tends to clump less than A. filamentosa.
ecoFibrous; adapted to dry sandy soils of Namaqualand.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Draining mineral substrate with 50% sand or perlite
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Sow shallowly on mineral substrate.
- 2 Temperature 22–26 °C under plastic cover.
- 3 Remove cover after germination; reduce watering gradually.
Grow alongside A. filamentosa to compare morphological differences.
Confusion with A. filamentosa when purchasing; verify seed origin.
Every 3–4 years
Once in spring, cactus fertilizer at 25%
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No known toxicity records
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"The distinction between A. namaquensis and A. filamentosa is debated in current literature. Some authors treat it as a subspecies of A. filamentosa (A. filamentosa subsp. namaquensis). Michael Wolf's photographs on Wikimedia Commons well document the wild population."
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