Glottiphyllum difforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
difforme
ID:
704799
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 71: 22. 1922.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704132
Common Names
- Glottiphyllum difforme
- Misshapen Glottiphyllum
- Difforme Glottiphyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glottiphyllum difforme (also called 'Difforme Star Plant', among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves that grow in a star-like pattern and can reach up to 10 cm in diameter. It is found in rocky areas and in dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Glottiphyllum difforme has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glottiphyllum difforme is a star-shaped, white to pale pink in colour. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glottiphyllum difforme is a succulent plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by seed. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Glottiphyllum difforme
Glottiphyllum difforme can be found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Glottiphyllum difforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glottiphyllum difforme?
Glottiphyllum difforme
What is the common name of Glottiphyllum difforme?
Misshapen Glottiphyllum
What is the natural habitat of Glottiphyllum difforme?
It is found in dry, open grassland and wooded grassland in South Africa
Species in the Glottiphyllum genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000704132: Based on the initial data import