Bergeranthus vespertinus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vespertinus
ID:
564967
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Berger) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 180. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564299
Common Names
- Bergeranthus vespertinus
- Vespertine Bergeranthus
- Vespertine Starfish Plant
Searching for Bergeranthus vespertinus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Mesembryanthemum vespertinum A.Berger [unknown]
- Bergeranthus jamesii L.Bolus [unknown]
- Bergeranthus longisepalus L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Bergeranthus vespertinus (also called Vespertine Bergeranthus, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South Africa. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in dry forests and in scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bergeranthus vespertinus 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 vespertinus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Searching for Bergeranthus vespertinus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bergeranthus vespertinus 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 vespertinus
Bergeranthus vespertinus is found in the dry grassland and rocky outcrops of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.
Bergeranthus vespertinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bergeranthus vespertinus?
Bergeranthus vespertinus
What is the common name of Bergeranthus vespertinus?
Vespertinus Bergeranthus
What is the natural habitat of Bergeranthus vespertinus?
It is found in South Africa, growing in sandy soils
Species in the Bergeranthus genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000564299: Based on the initial data import