Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
brunnthaleri
ID:
640133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Berger) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Succ. Pl.: 120. 1935.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639465



Common Names

  • Brunnthaleri Ice Plant
  • Brunnthaleri Delosperma
  • Brunnthaleri Trailing Ice Plant


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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum brunnthalerianum A.Berger ex Engl. [illegitimate]
  • Mesembryanthemum brunnthaleri A.Berger [unknown]

Description

Delosperma brunnthaleri (also called 'Brunnthaler's 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 brunnthaleri 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 brunnthaleri has yellow 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 brunnthaleri 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 brunnthaleri

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

Delosperma brunnthaleri FAQ

What is the common name of Delosperma brunnthaleri?

African boxwood

What is the scientific name of African boxwood?

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What is the natural habitat of Delosperma brunnthaleri?

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

Hermann Jacobsen (1898-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Jacobsen' in the authors string.
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000639465: Based on the initial data import