Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
fissum
ID:
547853

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 79. 1929.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547185



Common Names

  • Argyroderma fissum
  • Fissum Argyroderma
  • Fissum-Leaf Argyroderma


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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum fissum Haw. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum socium N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum brevipes Schltr. [unknown]
  • Roodia brevipes (Schltr.) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Roodia braunsii (Schwantes) Schwantes [unknown]
  • Ruschia socia (N.E.Br.) Schwantes [unknown]
  • Argyroderma braunsii (Schwantes) Schwantes [unknown]
  • Argyroderma brevipes (Schltr.) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Argyroderma digitifolium (N.E.Br.) Schwantes [invalid]
  • Argyroderma hutchinsonii L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Argyroderma latipetalum L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Argyroderma litorale L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Argyroderma orientale L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Cheiridopsis braunsii Schwantes [unknown]
  • Roodia digitifolia N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Argyroderma digitifolium (N.E.Br.) Schwantes ex L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Argyroderma latipetalum longitubum L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Argyroderma fissum (also called 'Fissured Stoneplant', among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Argyroderma fissum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyroderma fissum is small and white in color. Its seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyroderma fissum is an evergreen succulent that grows up to 10cm tall. It has small, fleshy leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Argyroderma fissum

Argyroderma fissum is found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.

Argyroderma fissum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyroderma fissum?

Argyroderma fissum

What is the common name of Argyroderma fissum?

Fissum Living Stone

What is the natural habitat of Argyroderma fissum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000547185: Based on the initial data import