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Machairophyllum

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

Last revised
Jun 10, 2026
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Length
121 w
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Machairophyllum
Machairophyllum bijlii,
after its flowers have dried out
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Ruschioideae
Tribe: Ruschieae
Genus: Machairophyllum
Schwantes1
Species

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Synonyms2

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

References

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