Haworthia herbacea
Haworthia herbacea (Mill.) Stearn
Haworthia herbacea is a succulent species in the Asphodelaceae family, native to the Cape Province of South Africa. It is closely related to Haworthia reticulata and features greenish yellow leaves with small spines. As the plant matures, the leaves darken in color and develop raised white spots. It flowers via a shoot and produces a large off-white flower.
Description
Haworthia herbacea (Mill.) Stearn is a member of the genus Haworthia in the Asphodelaceae family. It is found in the Cape Provinces of South Africa. This species is characterized by its greenish yellow leaves with small spines. With maturity, the leaves become darker green and the white spots become more prominent. The plant flowers through a shoot and produces a large off-white bloom. It was first described in 1938.
Distribution
BR · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Haworthia atrovirensHaworthia luteoroseaAloe atrovirensAloe herbaceaHaworthia papillosa var. semipapillosaHaworthia pellucens var. delicatulaHaworthia translucens var. delicatula
