Cheiridopsis turbinata is a succulent plant from South Africa.
Cheiridopsis turbinata is a succulent which forms a robust, essentially stemless cushion.[2] It grows to a height of 5–12 cm (2.0–4.7 in), with a diameter of 5–30 cm (2.0–11.8 in).[3] The paired leaves are a dull, deep green and are sharply keeled.[3]
Flowers are solitarily borne and are present in August and September.[4] They are large with yellow petals.[3] The fruits are 10-14-locular.[4]
This species is endemic to the Northern Cape and Western Cape of South Africa.[5] It grows on shale flats and gneiss outcrops between Geelvlei, Steinkopf (and further north) and Springbok.[4]
This species is classified as being of least concern by the South African National Biodiversity Institute.[5]
Cheiridopsis turbinata is a succulent plant from South Africa.
