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Haworthia variegata

Haworthia variegata L.Bolus
Haworthia variegata
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Haworthia variegata is a perennial succulent native to the Western Cape region of South Africa, specifically found between Bredasdorp, Swellendam, and Stilbaai. It is part of the fynbos vegetation and belongs to the genus Haworthia in the family Asphodelaceae. The species was first described by L.Bolus in 1929.

Description

Haworthia variegata is a member of the Asphodelaceae family and is endemic to the Western Cape. It is a long-lived succulent plant that thrives in the fynbos biome. The species has a limited geographic range, occurring from Bredasdorp to Swellendam and Stilbaai. It was formally published by L.Bolus in 1929.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Haworthia chloracantha var. variegataHaworthia chloracantha subsp. variegata

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