Gibbaeum schwantesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tischer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 1: 152. 1937.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702532
Common Names
- Gibbaeum schwantesii
- Gibbaeum
- Living Stones
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Gibbaeum schwantesii (also called 'Schwant's Gibbaeum', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of grey-green leaves, which are covered in small bumps. It is found in rocky outcrops and on hillsides in the arid regions of the Western and Northern Cape Provinces.
Uses & Benefits
Gibbaeum schwantesii 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 schwantesii has white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gibbaeum schwantesii 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 schwantesii
Gibbaeum schwantesii is found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Gibbaeum schwantesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gibbaeum schwantesii?
Gibbaeum schwantesii
What is the common name of Gibbaeum schwantesii?
Schwantesii
What is the natural habitat of Gibbaeum schwantesii?
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
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-701966: Originally associated with wfo-0001293175
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-701966: Originally associated with wfo-0001293175
Arthur Tischer (1895-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tischer' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000702532: Based on the initial data import