Delosperma hirtum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtum
ID:
640183
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in Gartenflora 77: 69. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639515
Common Names
- Hairy Delosperma
- Hairy Ice Plant
- Hairy Trailing Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Mesembryanthemum hirtum N.E.Br. [unknown]
Description
Delosperma hirtum (also called Hairy 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 hirtum is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delosperma hirtum has star-shaped, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delosperma hirtum 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 hirtum
Delosperma hirtum can be found in South Africa.
Delosperma hirtum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delosperma hirtum?
Delosperma hirtum
What is the common name of Delosperma hirtum?
Ice Plant
What is the natural habitat of Delosperma hirtum?
Delosperma hirtum is native to 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
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000639515: Based on the initial data import