Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
dunense
ID:
640154

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 56. 1929.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639486



Common Names

  • Dunense Ice Plant
  • Dunense Delosperma
  • Dunense Trailing Ice Plant


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Description

Delosperma dunense (also called Dun's Ice Plant, among many other common names) is a low-growing, succulent perennial with small, fleshy, gray-green leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Delosperma dunense 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 dunense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Delosperma dunense 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 dunense

Delosperma dunense can be found in South Africa.

Delosperma dunense FAQ

What is the common name of Delosperma dunense?

Dune Ice Plant

What is the hardiness zone of Delosperma dunense?

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

What is the soil type of Delosperma dunense?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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