Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
nelii
ID:
704822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
in Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 43: 92. 1928.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704155



Common Names

  • Livingstone Daisy
  • Glottiphyllum Nelii
  • Livingstone Daisy Succulent


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Description

Glottiphyllum nelii (also called Nel's Glottiphyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is a succulent shrub with obovate to spatulate leaves that are 2-4 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. It is native to southern Africa, where it is found in dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Glottiphyllum nelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in potpourri.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glottiphyllum nelii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Glottiphyllum nelii is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by division in the spring. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Glottiphyllum nelii

Glottiphyllum nelii is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Glottiphyllum nelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glottiphyllum nelii?

Glottiphyllum nelii

What is the common name of Glottiphyllum nelii?

Nel's Glottiphyllum

What is the natural habitat of Glottiphyllum nelii?

It is found in dry, open grassland and wooded grassland in South Africa

Species in the Glottiphyllum genus

Species in the Aizoaceae family