Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 294. 1958.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527181
Common Names
- Luckhoff's Aloinopsis
- Luckhoff's Daisy
- Luckhoff's Daisy Bush
Synonyms
- Nananthus villetii L.Bolus [unknown]
- Nananthus setiferus (L.Bolus) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
- Nananthus luckhoffii (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Nananthus lodewykii (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Titanopsis setifera L.Bolus [unknown]
- Titanopsis luckhoffii L.Bolus [unknown]
- Aloinopsis lodewykii L.Bolus [unknown]
- Aloinopsis setifera (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Aloinopsis villetii (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Aloinopsis luckhoffii (also called 'Luckhoff's Aloinopsis' and 'Luckhoff'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 luckhoffii 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 luckhoffii 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 luckhoffii is a succulent that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or leaves and let it dry for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should take root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Aloinopsis luckhoffii
Aloinopsis luckhoffii is native to South Africa and is found in arid and semi-arid areas.
Aloinopsis luckhoffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aloinopsis luckhoffii?
Aloinopsis luckhoffii
What type of plant is Aloinopsis luckhoffii?
It is a succulent
Where is Aloinopsis luckhoffii found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Aloinopsis genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family