Delosperma deleeuwiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deleeuwiae
ID:
640151
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lavis
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
in J. S. African Bot. 32: 344. 1966.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639483
Common Names
- Deleeuwiae Ice Plant
- Deleeuwiae Delosperma
- Deleeuwiae Trailing Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delosperma deleeuwiae (also called De Leeuw's Ice Plant, among many other common names) is a low-growing, succulent perennial with small, fleshy, gray-green leaves and bright pink flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Delosperma deleeuwiae is a popular ornamental plant, used in rock gardens, as a groundcover, or in containers. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delosperma deleeuwiae has white 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 deleeuwiae is a hardy succulent that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Delosperma deleeuwiae
Delosperma deleeuwiae can be found in South Africa.
Delosperma deleeuwiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delosperma deleeuwiae?
Delosperma deleeuwiae
What is the common name of Delosperma deleeuwiae?
De Leeuw's Ice Plant
What is the natural habitat of Delosperma deleeuwiae?
Grassland and scrubland in South Africa
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
Mary Gwendolene Lavis (b.1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavis' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Delosperma deleeuwiae Lavis: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.