Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
ebracteatum
ID:
595519

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


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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.

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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

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
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