Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 81: 430. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702495
Common Names
- Gibbaeum angulipes
- Angled Gibbaeum
- Gibbaeum
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum angulipes L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Gibbaeum angulipes (also called 'Angled Gibbaeum', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with small, fleshy, rounded leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. It is found in rocky, sandy soils and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gibbaeum angulipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gibbaeum angulipes has white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with yellow-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gibbaeum angulipes is a succulent native to South Africa. It is best propagated from seed and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers a warm, dry climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered sparingly and fertilized every few months. It is also susceptible to pests and diseases, so it should be monitored regularly.
Where to Find Gibbaeum angulipes
Gibbaeum angulipes is native to South Africa. It is found in rocky outcrops and grassland at elevations of 1,000–1,500 m.
Gibbaeum angulipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gibbaeum angulipes?
Gibbaeum angulipes
What is the common name of Gibbaeum angulipes?
Angulipes
What is the natural habitat of Gibbaeum angulipes?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
Species in the Gibbaeum genus
Gibbaeum album,
Gibbaeum angulipes,
Gibbaeum dispar,
Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae,
Gibbaeum geminum,
Gibbaeum gibbosum,
Gibbaeum heathii,
Gibbaeum hortenseae,
Gibbaeum nebrownii,
Gibbaeum nuciforme,
Gibbaeum pachypodium,
Gibbaeum petrense,
Gibbaeum pubescens,
Gibbaeum schwantesii,
Gibbaeum shandii,
Gibbaeum velutinum,
Gibbaeum hartmannianum,
Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii,
Species in the Aizoaceae family