Monadenium sp. nov. (ES 22331, Tanzania) (Succulents)

It is a caudiciform succulent with annual dark green lanceolate leaves with purple shades. It's a rare plant of slow growth, for this reason is highly appreciated by green collectors all over the world. During the vegetative rest it loses its leaves, to grow them back during the vegetative period. In its caudex it stores water to survive during drought periods.