Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
scapiger
ID:
564965

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 180. 1926.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564297



Common Names

  • Bergeranthus scapiger
  • Stalked Bergeranthus
  • Stalked Starfish Plant


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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum scapigerum Haw. [unknown]

Description

Bergeranthus scapiger (also called Scapiger Bergeranthus, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South Africa. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry forests and in scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bergeranthus scapiger is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bergeranthus scapiger has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bergeranthus scapiger 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 scapiger

Bergeranthus scapiger is found in the dry grassland and rocky outcrops of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.

Bergeranthus scapiger FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bergeranthus scapiger?

Bergeranthus scapiger

What is the common name of Bergeranthus scapiger?

Scapiger Bergeranthus

What is the natural habitat of Bergeranthus scapiger?

It is found in South Africa, growing in sandy soils

Species in the Aizoaceae family