Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
weigangiana
ID:
1294179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dinter) Dinter & Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 1: 163. 1937.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293517



Common Names

  • Leipoldtia Weigangiana
  • Weigangiana Leipoldtia
  • Leipoldtia Succulent


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Description

Leipoldtia weigangiana (also called Weigang's 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 weigangiana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leipoldtia weigangiana sub. grandifolia (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann & S.Rust
Leipoldtia weigangiana sub. littlewoodii (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann & S.Rust
Leipoldtia weigangiana sub. weigangiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leipoldtia weigangiana has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, rounded leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leipoldtia weigangiana 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 weigangiana 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 weigangiana

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

Leipoldtia weigangiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leipoldtia weigangiana?

Leipoldtia weigangiana

What is the common name of Leipoldtia weigangiana?

None

What is the natural habitat of Leipoldtia weigangiana?

Deserts of Namibia and South Africa

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Hermann Jacobsen (1898-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Jacobsen' 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-0001293517: Based on the initial data import