Delosperma congestum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congestum
ID:
640144
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 270. 1954.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639476
Common Names
- Congestum Ice Plant
- Congestum Delosperma
- Congestum Trailing Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delosperma congestum (also called 'Congested 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 congestum is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delosperma congestum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delosperma congestum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Delosperma congestum
Delosperma congestum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Delosperma congestum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delosperma congestum?
Delosperma congestum
What is the natural habitat of Delosperma congestum?
It is native to South Africa.
What is the average height of Delosperma congestum?
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-0000639476: Based on the initial data import