{"product_id":"pterodiscus-makatiniensis","title":"Pterodiscus makatiniensis","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eGeographic \u0026amp; Climate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGeographic Coordinates:\u003c\/b\u003e 27°15'S to 27°45'S, 32°10'E to 32°30'E (Makatini Flats, northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_9bf9d292997d9a75-84\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-386 citation-end-386\"\u003eClimate Classification:\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Subtropical semi-arid \/ Humid subtropical climate (Cfa \/ BSh transitional zones) \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_9bf9d292997d9a75-85\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabitat Characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e Low-altitude flatlands, elevations ranging from 50 to 150 meters; annual rainfall concentrated in summer (approx. 500–700 mm); \u003cspan class=\"citation-385 citation-end-385\"\u003eheavy heavy clay or clay-loam soils, often found growing alongside geophytic vegetation.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBotanical Morphology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_9bf9d292997d9a75-86\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiagnostic Features:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a swollen, sculptural caudex with annual herbaceous stems; \u003cspan class=\"citation-384 citation-end-384\"\u003eleaves are wavy-margined and green, complemented by characteristic trumpet-shaped, pleasant primrose-yellow to soft orange flowers that open individually for a single day during the active growing season.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_9bf9d292997d9a75-87\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-383 citation-end-383\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Deciduous perennial caudiciform; enters dormancy in autumn\/winter by shedding annual stems and leaves; moderate to slow growth rate, forming a compact, sculptural potted specimen. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Etymology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_9bf9d292997d9a75-88\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEtymology:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-382\"\u003eThe genus name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-382\"\u003ePterodiscus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-382 citation-end-382\"\u003e derives from Greek, meaning \"winged disc\", referring to the distinctive winged seed capsules typical of the genus.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-381\"\u003eThe specific epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-381\"\u003emakatiniensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-381 citation-end-381\"\u003e refers to its native type locality, the Makatini Flats in South Africa.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_9bf9d292997d9a75-89\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/b\u003e Formally described and published by succulent specialist R.G. \u003cspan class=\"citation-380 citation-end-380\"\u003ePeckover in 2016 (Aloe 52(1): 10) based on populations discovered in the localized clay flats of northern KwaZulu-Natal, adding a distinct yellow-flowering caudex representative to cultivation from this specific region.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"No.1406|W3.2cm|Seed-grown","offer_id":71513858212093,"sku":"71513858212093","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No.1408|W2.8cm|Seed-grown","offer_id":71513858244861,"sku":"71513858244861","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No.2529|W2.9cm|Seed-grown","offer_id":71513858277629,"sku":"71513858277629","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/1406_2.jpg?v=1791546104","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/pterodiscus-makatiniensis","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}