Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pax ex Schltr. & Diels) Dinter & Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in Gartenflora 77: 69. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594851
Common Names
- Ebracteatum Rush
- Ebracteatum Spear Grass
- Ebracteatum Spear Rush
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum ebracteatum Pax ex Schltr. & Diels [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum rangei Engl. [unknown]
- Cephalophyllum ausense L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cephalophyllum ernii L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cephalophyllum laetulum L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cephalophyllum namaquanum L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cephalophyllum rangei (Engl.) L.Bolus ex H.Jacobsen [invalid]
Description
Cephalophyllum ebracteatum (also called Ebracteate Cephalophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub, up to 2 meters tall. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in association with other shrubs.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalophyllum ebracteatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cephalophyllum ebracteatum is white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephalophyllum ebracteatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, sunny locations and can tolerate some flooding. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Cephalophyllum ebracteatum
Cephalophyllum ebracteatum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Nayarit and Sinaloa.
Cephalophyllum ebracteatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalophyllum ebracteatum?
Cephalophyllum ebracteatum
What is the common name of Cephalophyllum ebracteatum?
Bracted Stonecrop
What is the natural habitat of Cephalophyllum ebracteatum?
Rocky slopes and crevices
Species in the Cephalophyllum genus
Cephalophyllum alstonii,
Cephalophyllum caespitosum,
Cephalophyllum compressum,
Cephalophyllum confusum,
Cephalophyllum corniculatum,
Cephalophyllum curtophyllum,
Cephalophyllum diversiphyllum,
Cephalophyllum ebracteatum,
Cephalophyllum framesii,
Cephalophyllum fulleri,
Cephalophyllum goodii,
Cephalophyllum griseum,
Cephalophyllum hallii,
Cephalophyllum herrei,
Cephalophyllum inaequale,
Cephalophyllum loreum,
Cephalophyllum niveum,
Cephalophyllum numeesense,
Cephalophyllum parvibracteatum,
Cephalophyllum parviflorum,
Cephalophyllum parvulum,
Cephalophyllum pillansii,
Cephalophyllum pulchellum,
Cephalophyllum pulchrum,
Cephalophyllum purpureoalbum,
Cephalophyllum regale,
Cephalophyllum rigidum,
Cephalophyllum rostellum,
Cephalophyllum spissum,
Cephalophyllum staminodiosum,
Cephalophyllum subulatoides,
Cephalophyllum tetrastichum,
Cephalophyllum tricolorum,
Species in the Aizoaceae family