Gibbaeum shandii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 72: 129. 1922.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702533
Common Names
- Gibbaeum shandii
- Gibbaeum
- Living Stones
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gibbaeum shandii (also called 'Shand'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 shandii 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 shandii has white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gibbaeum shandii 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 shandii
Gibbaeum shandii is found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Gibbaeum shandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gibbaeum shandii?
Gibbaeum shandii
What is the common name of Gibbaeum shandii?
Shandii
What is the natural habitat of Gibbaeum shandii?
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
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000702533: Based on the initial data import