Synonym: Avonia albissima.
Family:
Anacampserotaceae.
Region: South Africa, Northern Cape province.
Habitat: prefers arid and semi-arid environments, rocky outcrops, well-drained, sandy soils; drought tolerant.
Use: ornamental, asna succulent plant, rock gardens and container gardening.
BotanyHerb: small; perennial; succulent.
Root: thick; tuberous; storing water.
Leaves: fleshy; compact; ovate to cylindrical; densely packed along the stems; covered in fine white hairs or scales, trichomes.
Inflorescence: solitary or few-flowered, often at the tips of the stems.
Flowers: small; star-shaped; white or pale pink; five petals; short-lived; blooming successively.
Pollination: various insects, bees.