Delosperma calycinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycinum
ID:
640138
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 142. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639470
Common Names
- Calycinum Ice Plant
- Calycinum Delosperma
- Calycinum Trailing Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delosperma calycinum (also called 'Calycinum 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 calycinum 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 calycinum has purple flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Delosperma calycinum 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 calycinum
Delosperma calycinum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Delosperma calycinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delosperma calycinum?
Delosperma calycinum
What is the natural habitat of Delosperma calycinum?
It is native to South Africa.
What is the average height of Delosperma calycinum?
It typically grows to a height of 5–10 cm (2–4 in).
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-0000639470: Based on the initial data import