Astridia dinteri L.Bolus
Dinter's astridia
Astridia dinteri is a Namibian succulent shrub dedicated to botanist and explorer Kurt Dinter (1868–1945), who collected extensively in southwest Africa and described numerous Aizoaceae species. It shares the general habit of the genus: small shrub with triquetrous leaves and flowers with vivid linear petals.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Astridia |
| Growth Habit | Semi-erect succulent shrublet 10–30 cm tall; branching from the base with opposite triquetrous leaves. |
| Conservation Status | Data deficient (DD); rarely collected species with sparse documentation in living collections. |
| pH Target | 6.5–7.5 |
| Type | Well-drained mineral: sand and grit |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Triquetrous, fleshy, greyish-green, with marked keel and slightly rough surface.
ecoMedium-sized flowers, linear petals pink to pinkish-white; winter flowering.
ecoGrey semi-woody stems with prominent leaf nodes.
ecoMulti-locular dehiscent capsule, characteristic of the subfamily Ruschioideae.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Well-drained mineral: sand and grit
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Cut 4–7 cm segments; allow to dry 2 days
- 2 Insert in mineral substrate; minimal watering until rooted
- 3 Bright light without direct sun for the first 2 weeks
G
Overwatering in summer
Every 2–3 years in spring
Diluted mineral fertilizer once in winter.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Non-toxic.
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Plant Health
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"Most Astridia species described by L. Bolus are based on Kurt Dinter collections; A. dinteri was the species explicitly dedicated to the collector. The scarcity of modern observations suggests the species may be rare in the wild or partly synonymous with another."
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