Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
brevisepalum
ID:
640131

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 169. 1930.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639463



Common Names

  • Brevisepalum Ice Plant
  • Brevisepalum Delosperma
  • Brevisepalum Trailing Ice Plant


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Synonyms

  • Delosperma brevisepalum brevisepalum [unknown]
  • Delosperma brevisepalum majus L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Delosperma brevisepalum (also called 'Brevisepalum 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 brevisepalum 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 brevisepalum has blue flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delosperma brevisepalum 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 brevisepalum

Delosperma brevisepalum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Delosperma brevisepalum FAQ

What is the common name of Delosperma brevisepalum?

African boxwood

What is the scientific name of African boxwood?

Delosperma brevisepalum

What is the natural habitat of Delosperma brevisepalum?

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