Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
musculinum
ID:
600572

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Dinter & Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: . 1927.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599904



Common Names

  • Chasmatophyllum musculinum
  • Muscular Chasmatophyllum
  • Muscular False Sarsaparilla


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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum dinterae Dinter [illegitimate]
  • Mesembryanthemum recumbens N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Stomatium musculinum (Haw.) Schwantes [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum musculinum Haw. [unknown]

Description

Chasmatophyllum musculinum (also called 'Muscular Chasmatophyllum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Australia and is found in lowland forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Chasmatophyllum musculinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chasmatophyllum musculinum are small and yellow in colour. The seeds are small and brown in colour. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chasmatophyllum musculinum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept moist.

Where to Find Chasmatophyllum musculinum

Chasmatophyllum musculinum is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Chasmatophyllum musculinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chasmatophyllum musculinum?

Chasmatophyllum musculinum

What is the family of Chasmatophyllum musculinum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Chasmatophyllum musculinum?

Muscular Chasmatophyllum

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.