Machairophyllum

Machairophyllum
Machairophyllum bijlii,
after its flowers have dried out
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Ruschioideae
Tribe: Ruschieae
Genus: Machairophyllum
Schwantes[1]
Species

See text

Synonyms[2]

Perissolobus N.E.Br.

Machairophyllum is a genus of plants in the family Aizoaceae. It includes four species native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[2]

Species

As of October 2025, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[2]

  • Machairophyllum albidum Schwantes
  • Machairophyllum bijlii (N.E.Br.) L.Bolus
  • Machairophyllum brevifolium L.Bolus
  • Machairophyllum stayneri L.Bolus

References

  1. ^ In: Mollers Deutsch. Gartner-Zeit. 1927, xlii. 187. "Plant Name Details for Machairophyllum". IPNI. Retrieved December 21, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c "Machairophyllum Schwantes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
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