Gibbaeum velutinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 106. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702535
Common Names
- Gibbaeum velutinum
- Gibbaeum
- Living Stones
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gibbaeum velutinum (also called 'Velvet 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 velutinum 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 velutinum has white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gibbaeum velutinum is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun to partial shade. It should be planted in well-draining soil and watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Gibbaeum velutinum
Gibbaeum velutinum is found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Gibbaeum velutinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gibbaeum velutinum?
Gibbaeum velutinum
What is the common name of Gibbaeum velutinum?
Velutinum
What is the natural habitat of Gibbaeum velutinum?
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.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000702535: Based on the initial data import