Anacampseros neglecta Poelln.
Neglected anacampseros
Anacampseros neglecta was described by Poellnitz, and its evocative name ('the neglected one') reflects the species' taxonomic history: it was overlooked for decades before receiving its formal description. It is native to the Northern Cape and Namaqualand of South Africa, where it grows in the typical sandy and stony soils of this arid region. Like all Anacampseros, it is a dwarf succulent with ephemeral pink flowers and silky axillary hairs.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Anacampserotaceae |
| Genus | Anacampseros |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf succulent in small rosette, 1–4 cm in diameter, solitary to slightly clump-forming |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient (DD) — taxonomic history of scarce attention; limited population data |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.0 |
| Type | Sandy or gravelly, very well-drained |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Ovate to suborbicular, fleshy, green to grey-green, 4–10 mm, with moderately long silky white axillary hairs.
ecoEphemeral, pale pink to pink, 5 petals, 8–14 mm in diameter, opening 2–4 h on a sunny afternoon; peduncles 3–7 cm.
ecoVery short or nearly absent stem; over the years a small semi-buried basal caudex may form.
ecoFibrous and shallow roots adapted to the arid and well-drained soils of Namaqualand.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sandy or gravelly, very well-drained
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Sow on moist mineral substrate shallowly, without covering the seed.
- 2 Keep at 20–25 °C with high ambient humidity under film or glass.
- 3 Remove cover progressively after germination; transplant at 3–4 months.
Small terracotta pot for optimal drainage and drying.
Watering at any point during the winter period.
Every 3–4 years
Once in spring with cactus fertilizer diluted to 25%
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Generally non-toxic to humans; limited data for pets
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"The name 'neglecta' is a reminder that the taxonomic biodiversity of the arid regions of the Northern Cape remains partially explored. Several Namaqualand Anacampseros species were described late by Poellnitz in the 1930s–1940s, having been collected decades earlier without formal description."
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