Apatesia sabulosa - 10 Seed Pack - Indigenous Succulent Mesemb - Worldwide Shipping, NEW

The genus name, Apatesia is derived from the Greek word apatesis which means deception. This is due to the resemblance these plants have to Hymenogyne species. The genus contains only three species, namely Apatesia helianthoides, Apatesia pillansii and Apatesia sabulosa.

Apatesia species have a few distinguishing features. Most notably is that all of them are annual mesembs with flat stalked leaves and that their yellow flowers are quite large and are borne during early summer on long stalks. These are followed by seed capsules that contain only a few round smooth seeds.

Members of this genus are naturally found growing in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. They grow in a broad band running parallel to the west coast from Cape Town northwards to Vanrhynsdorp. They are all well suited to pot culture which adds to their ease of cultivation.

Apatesia sabulosa is a succulent annual up to 20cm in height with spoon-shaped leaves. During spring are borne white to yellow long-stalked flowers. It is naturally found in sandy dry areas in the winter rainfall area. It is well suited to pot culture which adds to their ease of cultivation.