Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
deserticola
ID:
1293907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Marloth) Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 183. 1926.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293245



Common Names

  • Juttadinteria deserticola
  • Deserticola Juttadinteria
  • Juttadinteria Deserticola


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Description

Juttadinteria deserticola (also called Desert Juttadinteria, among many other common names) is a small succulent shrub that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Namib Desert in Namibia and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, grey-green leaves that grow in pairs and are covered with a white, powdery coating.

Uses & Benefits

Juttadinteria deserticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Juttadinteria deserticola is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juttadinteria deserticola is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting from the stem tip, remove the leaves from the bottom half of the stem, and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a potting mix of equal parts sand and potting soil. Water it lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny location. It should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Juttadinteria deserticola

Juttadinteria deserticola is native to South Africa. It is found in dry grassland, on rocky slopes, and in disturbed areas.

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References