Cerochlamys

Morphological Summary

Monotypic genus of succulents belonging to the Aizoaceae family, endemic to the Cape region of South Africa. The name derives from the Greek "keros" (wax) and "chlamys" (cloak), alluding to the waxy texture and characteristic protuberances of its thickened leaves. Currently it recognises a single valid species, Cerochlamys pachyphylla, although additional varieties have historically been described. Plants of this genus are low-growing succulents with very thick, fleshy leaves adapted to arid Mediterranean climates of south-western Africa.