Brachystelma gracile Schltr.
Slender Brachystelma
Geophyte with particularly slender and graceful stems native to the grasslands of Maputaland in KwaZulu-Natal, near Tembe Elephant Park. Its flowers are pale yellow to greenish with purple spots, grouped in umbels. The name gracile alludes to the plant's fine, elegant stems.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Brachystelma |
| Growth Habit | Seasonal herbaceous geophyte; very slender stems 15–30 cm; small ovoid tuber 2–5 cm |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (LC) |
| pH Target | 5.5–6.8 |
| Type | Sandy-loam, moderate to good drainage |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sandy-loam, moderate to good drainage
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
K
W
Every 5 years
Very dilute mineral fertilizer, a single application at the start of sprouting
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No specific data; probable mild toxicity from Asclepiadoideae glycosides
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Plant Health
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"Mainly documented in coastal sandy grasslands south of Tembe Elephant Park; one of the few systematic records is by SAplants. The species is rare in cultivation."
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