Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 178. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527187
Common Names
- Rubrolineate Aloinopsis
- Rubrolineate Daisy
- Rubrolineate Daisy Bush
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum rubrolineatum N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Nananthus cradockensis L.Bolus [unknown]
- Nananthus dyeri L.Bolus [unknown]
- Nananthus rubrolineatus (N.E.Br.) Schwantes [unknown]
- Aloinopsis dyeri (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Aloinopsis jamesii L.Bolus [unknown]
- Nananthus jamesii (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [illegitimate]
Description
Aloinopsis rubrolineata (also called 'Red-lined Aloinopsis' and 'Red-lined 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 rubrolineata 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 rubrolineata 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 rubrolineata 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 rubrolineata
Aloinopsis rubrolineata is native to South Africa.
Aloinopsis rubrolineata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aloinopsis rubrolineata?
Aloinopsis rubrolineata
What type of plant is Aloinopsis rubrolineata?
It is a succulent
Where is Aloinopsis rubrolineata found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Aloinopsis genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family