Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
1294178

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
in J. Bot. 66: 13. 1928.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293516



Common Names

  • Leipoldtia Uniflora
  • Uniflora Leipoldtia
  • Leipoldtia Succulent


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Description

Leipoldtia uniflora (also called Single-flowered Leipoldtia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a small, slow-growing plant, with a pair of leaves that are usually gray-green in color and have a pattern of dots and lines. The leaves are typically 1-2 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leipoldtia uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leipoldtia uniflora is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leipoldtia uniflora is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks. Leipoldtia uniflora should be grown in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Leipoldtia uniflora

Leipoldtia uniflora is found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Leipoldtia uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leipoldtia uniflora?

Leipoldtia uniflora

What is the common name of Leipoldtia uniflora?

None

What is the natural habitat of Leipoldtia uniflora?

Deserts of Namibia and South Africa

Species in the Aizoaceae family