Psammophora
Psammophora is a genus of plant in family Aizoaceae. It contains the following species:
- Psammophora longifolia, L. Bolus
- Psammophora modesta, (Dinter & A. Berger) Dinter & Schwantes
- Psammophora nissenii (type species), (Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes
- Psammophora saxicola, H.E.K.Hartmann
| Psammophora | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ruschioideae |
| Tribe: | Ruschieae |
| Genus: | Psammophora Dinter & Schwantes |
Plants in this genus are known for their ability to entrap sand (psammophory), possibly offering protection against being eaten, or against high wind abrasion or insolation.[1]
References
- Neinhuis, Christoph; Müller-Doblies, Ute; Müller-Doblies, Dietrich (2008-04-18). "Psammophora and other sand-coated plants from southern Africa". Feddes Repertorium. 107 (5–6): 549–555. doi:10.1002/fedr.19961070512. ISSN 0014-8962.
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