Delosperma basuticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
basuticum
ID:
640128
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 318. 1958.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639460
Common Names
- Basuticum Ice Plant
- Basuticum Delosperma
- Basuticum Trailing Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delosperma basuticum (also called 'Basutoland Ice Plant', among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent native to South Africa. It has small, fleshy, grey-green leaves and produces pink flowers. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Delosperma basuticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delosperma basuticum has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delosperma basuticum can be propagated from stem cuttings or seed. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and plant it in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into individual pots. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Delosperma basuticum
Delosperma basuticum can be found in South Africa.
Delosperma basuticum FAQ
What is the common name of Delosperma basuticum?
African boxwood
What is the scientific name of African boxwood?
Delosperma basuticum
What is the natural habitat of Delosperma basuticum?
Dry woodlands and savannas
Species in the Delosperma genus
Delosperma aberdeenense, Delosperma abyssinicum, Delosperma acocksii, Delosperma acuminatum, Delosperma adelaidense, Delosperma aereum, Delosperma affine, Delosperma aliwalense, Delosperma alticola, Delosperma annulare, Delosperma ashtonii, Delosperma basuticum, Delosperma bosseranum, Delosperma brevipetalum, Delosperma brevisepalum, Delosperma brunnthaleri, Delosperma caespitosum, Delosperma calitzdorpense, Delosperma calycinum, Delosperma carolinense, Delosperma carterae, Delosperma clavipes, Delosperma cloeteae, Delosperma concavum, Delosperma congestum, Delosperma cooperi, Delosperma crassuloides, Delosperma crassum, Delosperma cronemeyerianum, Delosperma davyi, Delosperma deilanthoides, Delosperma deleeuwiae, Delosperma denticulatum, Delosperma dolomitica, Delosperma dunense, Delosperma dyeri, Delosperma echinatum, Delosperma ecklonis, Delosperma erectum, Delosperma esterhuyseniae, Delosperma ficksbergense, Delosperma floribundum, Delosperma fredericii, Delosperma frutescens, Delosperma galpinii, Delosperma gautengense, Delosperma gerstneri, Delosperma giffenii, Delosperma gramineum, Delosperma gratiae,
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000639460: Based on the initial data import