Faucaria felina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 177. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685968
Common Names
- Faucaria felina
- Felina Faucaria
- Faucaria felina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Mesembryanthemum lupinum Haw. [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum felinum Hill ex Weston [unknown]
- Faucaria acutipetala L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria candida L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria cradockensis L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria crassisepala L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria duncanii L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria felina jamesii L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria felina splendens H.Jacobsen & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
- Faucaria jamesii (L.Bolus) Tischer [illegitimate]
- Faucaria kingiae L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria latipetala L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria laxipetala L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria longidens L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria longifolia L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria lupina (Haw.) Schwantes [unknown]
- Faucaria militaris Tischer [unknown]
- Faucaria montana L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria multidens L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria plana L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria ryneveldiae L.Bolus [unknown]
- Faucaria uniondalensis L.Bolus [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum ringens felinum L. [unknown]
- Faucaria felina felina [unknown]
- Faucaria multidens paardepoortensis L.Bolus [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum felinum Hill [illegitimate]
Description
Faucaria felina (also called 'Cat Faucaria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is a succulent, growing up to 10 cm tall. It is native to South Africa. It is found in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Faucaria felina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Faucaria felina is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Faucaria felina is a small, succulent, perennial plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Faucaria felina
Faucaria felina can be found in South Africa.
Faucaria felina FAQ
What are the common names of Faucaria felina?
Faucaria felina is commonly known as Cat's Tiger Jaws.
What is the natural habitat of Faucaria felina?
Faucaria felina is native to the arid regions of South Africa.
What is the average size of Faucaria felina?
Faucaria felina typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 feet.
Species in the Faucaria genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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-0000685968: Based on the initial data import