Malephora pienaarii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
van Jaarsv.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
in Haseltonia 8: 39. 2002.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378258
Common Names
- Malephora pienaarii
- Pienaar's Malephora
- Pienaar's Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malephora pienaarii (also called Malephora pienaarii, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Aizoaceae family. It is a succulent, perennial herb with a sprawling habit and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Malephora pienaarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Malephora pienaarii is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is small, round, and yellow-brown. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malephora pienaarii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant should be dug up and divided into smaller clumps, then replanted.
Where to Find Malephora pienaarii
Malephora pienaarii can be found in South Africa.
Malephora pienaarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malephora pienaarii?
Malephora pienaarii
What is the common name of Malephora pienaarii?
Pienaarii Malephora
What is the natural habitat of Malephora pienaarii?
Malephora pienaarii is native to the tropical rainforests of South Africa
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
References
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000378258: Based on the initial data import