| Machairophyllum | |
|---|---|
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| Machairophyllum bijlii, after its flowers have dried out | |
| Scientific 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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See text | |
| Synonyms2 | |
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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
- In: Mollers Deutsch. Gartner-Zeit. 1927, xlii. 187. "Plant Name Details for Machairophyllum". IPNI. Retrieved December 21, 2009.
- "Machairophyllum Schwantes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
