Xerophyte

Leaves

Oval to lance shaped, almost sessile, nearly cylindrical at base, 4-5 cm long, to 2 cm broad, very succulent and almost terete.

Description

Quiabentia verticillataSN|19004]]SN|19004]] is a treelike or shrubby plant 2 to 15 metres high with a distinct trunk.

Note

'verticillata' from Lat., verticillate; for the branching pattern.

Flowers

Pale red, 1.5 cm long.

Chromosome Number

2n=22

Spines

Several, acicular, white, downward pointing, of very variable length, the three longer to 7 cm long.

Stem

1-3 cm thick branching off from the ends (verticillate).

Areoles

Conspicuous with white felt and wool, somewhat persisting.