Acanthopsis dispermoides, the Kleinkaroo Spikeviolet, is a small, spiny shrub endemic to the Karoo region of South Africa. It is characterized by its distinctive purple flowers and adaptations for arid environments.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Kleinkaroo Spikeviolet (Acanthopsis dispermoides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Acanthopsis |
| Species | Acanthopsis dispermoides |
Similar in genus Acanthopsis