''Haworthia zantneriana'' is a

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of the genus '' Haworthia'' in the

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Asphodelaceae, subfamily Asphodeloideae,Stevens, P.F. (2001 onwards)
"Asphodeloideae"
''Angiosperm Phylogeny Website''. Retrieved 2016-06-10. endemic to the southern parts of the

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and

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Provinces in

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. It is considered a synonym of ''Haworthia chloracantha var. zantneriana''.

Description

A small stemless species of '' Haworthia'' with glabrous succulent leaves. The leaves usually have longitudinal white marks, often forming margins and a keel to each leaf. It is very proliferous and can eventually form large clumps. The flowers typically appear in October and November. There are two main varieties: * ''H. zantneriana'' var. ''zantneriana'': The more widespread type-variety * ''H. zantneriana'' var. ''minor'' (Bayer): A rare, smaller, erect type without markings on its leaves

Distribution

The natural range of this species is the rocky fynbos vegetation in the southern parts of the

and

Provinces,

, stretching from the Little Karoo in the west, as far east as Baviaanskloof. It favours shady areas (often on south-facing slopes), in rocky crevices. It is typically found on higher slopes.Bayer, M.B. 1999. ''Haworthia Revisited: A revision of the genus''. Umdaus Press, Hatfield.

References

zantneriana Flora of the Cape Provinces Endemic flora of South Africa Garden plants {{Asphodelaceae-stub