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Vlokia ater is a small perennial succulent in the ice-plant family Aizoaceae, with compact, spreading growth and a single pair of fused leaves per stem. It is grown mainly by collectors of mesembs and needs bright light, sharp drainage and dry conditions.
Vlokia ater was the first species described for the genus Vlokia in the Aizoaceae plant family. The genus name (generic epithet) honors the discoverer, South African botanist, Jan H. J. Vlok (1957-). The species name (specific epithet) derives from the Latin adjective "ater" for "black" and refers to the black coloring which older leaf leaves assume.
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