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| Haworthia mirabilis var. consanguinea, Die Galg |
Haworthia mirabilis var. consanguinea M.B.Bayer
consaguinea: related.
H. mirabilis var. consanguinea is small, proliferous species, which forms dense clusters of smaller rosettes 3-4cm in diameter. It occurs on sandstone rocks and when exposed to the sun, they have charecteristic reddish colour. Leaves are softer, similar to turgida group. Because of its narrow elongate buds Bruce Bayer related this species as variety of mirabilis. I think it is much more closer to turgida group.
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| Distribution map |
This interesting small species grows high in the mountains between McGregor and Greyton. It has been reported from several spots on the hiking trail bertween these two towns. On McGregor side of the mountains grows mirabilis 'diversicolor' which possibly can link this species to maraisii group. In Tradouw pass grows very similar element, which was described by Poellnitz as caespitosa (see article under turgida 'caspitosa')
H. mirabilis var. consanguinea needs more light to keep its colour and compact shape. Propagation is very easy by offsetts.
Known localities:
- between Mc Gregor and Greyton (3419BA)
- Die Galg (3419BA)
- Dwarswaterkloof (3419BA)
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| Haworthia mirabilis var. consanguinea, Die Galg |
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| Haworthia mirabilis var. consanguinea, Die Galg |
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| Haworthia mirabilis var. consanguinea, Die Galg |
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| Haworthia mirabilis var. consanguinea, Die Galg |
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| Haworthia mirabilis var. consanguinea, Die Galg |
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| Haworthia mirabilis var. consanguinea, Die Galg |
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| Locality of H. mirabilis var. consanguinea, Die Galg |
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