Malephora smithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Illustr. Handb. Succ. Pl. Aizoaceae F-Z: 141. 2001.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371636
Common Names
- Malephora smithii
- Smith's Malephora
- Smith's Stonecrop
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- Hymenocyclus smithii L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Malephora smithii (also called 'Smith's Malephora', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a tufted habit, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest, swamp forest, and gallery forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Malephora smithii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Malephora smithii has yellow flowers with a red center. Seed: The seed is small, round, and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malephora smithii is a succulent that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 15 cm apart.
Where to Find Malephora smithii
Malephora smithii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Malephora smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malephora smithii?
Malephora smithii
What is the common name of Malephora smithii?
Smith's Crocus
What is the natural habitat of Malephora smithii?
It is found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
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
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000371636: Based on the initial data import