Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
echinatum
ID:
640158

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
in Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 42: . 1927.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639490



Common Names

  • Echinatum Ice Plant
  • Echinatum Delosperma
  • Echinatum Trailing Ice Plant


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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum pruinosum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Trichodiadema echinatum (Lam.) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Delosperma pruinosum (Thunb.) J.W.Ingram [unknown]
  • Drosanthemum pruinosum (Thunb.) Schwantes [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum echinatum Lam. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum setosum Moench [unknown]

Description

Delosperma echinatum (also called Starburst 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 echinatum 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 echinatum has star-shaped, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delosperma echinatum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant that forms mats of foliage and produces daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Delosperma echinatum

Delosperma echinatum can be found in South Africa.

Delosperma echinatum FAQ

What is the common name of Delosperma echinatum?

Starfish Ice Plant

What is the hardiness zone of Delosperma echinatum?

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

What is the soil type of Delosperma echinatum?

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