Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 295. 1931.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527189
Common Names
- Aloinopsis schooneesii
- Schooneesii Aloinopsis
- Aloinopsis Schooneesii
Synonyms
- Nananthus schooneesii (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Aloinopsis schooneesii acutipetala L.Bolus [unknown]
- Aloinopsis schooneesii willowmorensis L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Aloinopsis schooneesii (also called 'Schoonees' Aloinopsis' and 'Schoonees' 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 schooneesii 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 schooneesii 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 schooneesii 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 schooneesii
Aloinopsis schooneesii is native to South Africa.
Aloinopsis schooneesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aloinopsis schooneesii?
Aloinopsis schooneesii
What type of plant is Aloinopsis schooneesii?
It is a succulent
Where is Aloinopsis schooneesii found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Aloinopsis genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family