Aridaria peersii L.Bolus
Peers' aridaria
Aridaria peersii is a succulent mesemb endemic to Namaqualand, South Africa, described by L. Bolus and dedicated to Peers, a botanical collector active in the region in the early 20th century. It belongs to the group of mesembs with long-tubed flowers. It grows in quartz soils with rainfall below 150 mm per year.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Aridaria |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing perennial succulent; opposite fleshy leaves in rosette. Winter growth cycle. |
| Conservation Status | Data deficient (DD); endemic to a very restricted range in Namaqualand. |
| pH Target | 6.5–7.5 |
| Type | Pure quartzite sand or mineral mix without organic matter |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Opposite, fleshy, triquetrous, pale green to greyish with slightly rough surface.
ecoSolitary, with long tube characteristic of the genus; white to slightly pinkish petals, numerous stamens. Vespertine to nocturnal anthesis.
ecoHygroscopic capsule with valve opening induced by moisture; small seeds.
ecoDeep, storage roots characteristic of Namaqualand mesembs adapted to prolonged drought.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Pure quartzite sand or mineral mix without organic matter
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Mix seeds with fine sand and spread over mineral substrate
- 2 Cover with glass or film; moisten with mister
- 3 Germination temperature 14–20 °C
- 4 Gradually uncover after emergence
T
Watering in summer
Every 3–4 years at the start of autumn
Very diluted mineral fertilizer, once in autumn. No fertilizer in spring or summer.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Non-toxic; no toxicity data.
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"A. peersii is an example of the numerous Namaqualand mesemb species described by L. Bolus in the first half of the 20th century from material collected by local botanical explorers; its current taxonomic status deserves molecular review."
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