Bergeranthus nanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nanus
ID:
564960
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.P.Dold & S.A.Hammer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
in Haseltonia 11: 92. 2005.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564292
Common Names
- Bergeranthus nanus
- Dwarf Bergeranthus
- Dwarf Starfish Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bergeranthus nanus (also called 'Dwarf Bergeranthus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and forest margins, and has ovate leaves with a smooth surface. It produces yellow flowers in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Bergeranthus nanus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright white flowers. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bergeranthus nanus has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bergeranthus nanus is a low-maintenance perennial that grows in a clump of thick, leathery, evergreen leaves. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Bergeranthus nanus
Bergeranthus nanus can be found in the dry grassland and rocky outcrops of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.
Bergeranthus nanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bergeranthus nanus?
Bergeranthus nanus
What is the natural habitat of Bergeranthus nanus?
It is native to South Africa.
What are the uses of Bergeranthus nanus?
It is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic.
Species in the Bergeranthus genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Steven Allen Hammer (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Hammer' in the authors string.
Anthony Patrick Dold (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Dold' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000564292: Based on the initial data import