Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 327. 1958.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702502
Common Names
- Gibbaeum Esterhuyseniae
- Esterhuysen's Gibbaeum
- Split-Finger
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- Gibbaeum intermedium L.Bolus ex H.Jacobsen [invalid]
Description
Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae (also called 'Esterhuysen's 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 esterhuyseniae 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 esterhuyseniae has white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae 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 esterhuyseniae
Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae is found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae?
Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae
What is the common name of Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae?
Esterhuyseniae
What is the natural habitat of Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae?
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
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000702502: Based on the initial data import