Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 397. 1933.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527180
Common Names
- Logan's Aloinopsis
- Logan's Daisy
- Logan's Daisy Bush
Synonyms
- Nananthus loganii (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Aloinopsis loganii (also called 'Logan's Aloinopsis' and 'Logan's Ice Plant', among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to South Africa. It has a creeping rhizome and grows in dry, rocky areas. It has short, pointed leaves that are covered in bristly hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Aloinopsis loganii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aloinopsis loganii is yellow in colour and has a star-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green rosette.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aloinopsis loganii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. The seedlings should be potted on when large enough to handle and planted out in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Aloinopsis loganii
Aloinopsis loganii is native to South Africa and is found in arid and semi-arid areas.
Aloinopsis loganii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aloinopsis loganii?
Aloinopsis loganii
What type of plant is Aloinopsis loganii?
It is a succulent
Where is Aloinopsis loganii found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Aloinopsis genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family