Gibbaeum pachypodium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kensit) L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 152. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702523
Common Names
- Gibbaeum Pachypodium
- Thick-Stemmed Gibbaeum
- Split-Finger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gibbaeum pachypodium (also called 'Thick-stemmed 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 pachypodium is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and can be grown in pots.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gibbaeum pachypodium has white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gibbaeum pachypodium 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 pachypodium
Gibbaeum pachypodium is found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Gibbaeum pachypodium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gibbaeum pachypodium?
Gibbaeum pachypodium
What is the common name of Gibbaeum pachypodium?
Pachypodium
What is the natural habitat of Gibbaeum pachypodium?
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 'Kensit' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000702523: Based on the initial data import