Delosperma wiumii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wiumii
ID:
640298
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lavis
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
in J. S. African Bot. 33: 71. 1967.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639630
Common Names
- Wiumii Ice Plant
- Wiumii Delosperma
- Wiumii's Delosperma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Delosperma wiunii (Lavis) H.Jacobsen [invalid]
Description
Delosperma wiumii (also called Wium's Ice Plant, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in rocky, sandy areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Delosperma wiumii 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
Flower: Daisy-like, yellow flowers. Seed: Small, black and round. Seedlings: Small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delosperma wiumii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It grows in a rosette form and produces daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or by cuttings taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Delosperma wiumii
Delosperma wiumii is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Delosperma wiumii FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Delosperma wiumii?
Delosperma wiumii prefers temperatures between 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil does Delosperma wiumii prefer?
Delosperma wiumii prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
How much sunlight does Delosperma wiumii need?
Delosperma wiumii prefers full sun to partial shade.
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 wfo-0000639630: Based on the initial data import