Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.Jacobsen & Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 13: 78. 1958.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293580
Common Names
- Framesii Malephora
- Frame's Malephora
- Frame's Orange-flowered Malephora
Description
Malephora framesii (also called Malephora framesii, among many other common names) is an annual succulent with small, yellow flowers that grows in sandy soils in the winter rainfall region of South Africa. It is found in grassland, scrubland and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Malephora framesii is a popular succulent plant used in ornamental gardens. It is also used in rock gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its unique shape and texture and can be used to add interest to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malephora framesii has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, rounded leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malephora framesii 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. Malephora framesii 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 Malephora framesii
Malephora framesii can be found in Namibia and South Africa.
Malephora framesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malephora framesii?
Malephora framesii
What is the common name of Malephora framesii?
Frames' Ice Plant
What is the natural habitat of Malephora framesii?
Dry, rocky hillsides
Species in the Malephora genus
Malephora ochracea,
Malephora flavocrocea,
Malephora purpureocrocea,
Malephora smithii,
Malephora pienaarii,
Malephora crassa,
Malephora crocea,
Malephora engleriana,
Malephora framesii,
Malephora herrei,
Malephora latipetala,
Malephora lutea,
Malephora luteola,
Malephora mollis,
Malephora thunbergii,
Malephora uitenhagensis,
Malephora verruculoides,
Species in the Aizoaceae family