Delosperma carolinense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carolinense
ID:
640139
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Man. Pl. Transvaal 1: 39. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639471
Common Names
- Carolinense Ice Plant
- Carolinense Delosperma
- Carolinense Trailing Ice Plant
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- Delosperma carolinense carolinense [unknown]
- Delosperma carolinense compactum L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Delosperma carolinense (also called 'Carolina 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 carolinense 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 carolinense 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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Delosperma carolinense 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 carolinense
Delosperma carolinense is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, open woodlands.
Delosperma carolinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delosperma carolinense?
Delosperma carolinense
What is the natural habitat of Delosperma carolinense?
It is native to South Africa.
What is the average height of Delosperma carolinense?
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
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000639471: Based on the initial data import