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Haworthia vlokii

Haworthia vlokii M.B.Bayer
Haworthia vlokii
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Haworthia vlokii is a perennial succulent in the Asphodelaceae family, native to the Western Cape, particularly the Swartberg Mountains. It is part of the fynbos vegetation and has a very limited range of 73 km2, with only one known population.

Description

Haworthia vlokii, described by M.B. Bayer in 1999, is a member of the genus Haworthia. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces, specifically the Western Cape region. The species is found in the Swartberg Mountains and is considered rare due to its restricted distribution and small population size.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

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