Psammophora
| Psammophora | |
|---|---|
| Psammophora modesta in ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ruschioideae |
| Tribe: | Ruschieae |
| Genus: | Psammophora Dinter & Schwantes |
Psammophora is a genus of plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to Namibia and the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[1]
It contains the following species:[1]
- Psammophora longifolia L. Bolus
- Psammophora modesta (Dinter & A. Berger) Dinter & Schwantes
- Psammophora nissenii (Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes (type species)
- Psammophora saxicola H.E.K.Hartmann
Plants in this genus are known for their ability to entrap sand (psammophory), possibly offering protection against being eaten, or against high wind abrasion or insolation.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Psammophora Dinter & Schwantes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Neinhuis, Christoph; Müller-Doblies, Ute; Müller-Doblies, Dietrich (2008-04-18). "Psammophora and other sand-coated plants from southern Africa". Feddes Repertorium. 107 (5–6): 549–555. doi:10.1002/fedr.19961070512. ISSN 0014-8962.