Namaquanthus vanheerdei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vanheerdei
ID:
1294320
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 257. 1954.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293658
Common Names
- Namaquanthus Vanheerdei
- Vanheerdei Namaquanthus
- Namaquanthus Succulent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Namaquanthus vanheerdei (also called Van Heerde's Namaquanthus, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a small, densely branched shrub with fleshy, grey-green leaves. It grows in rocky outcrops in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Namaquanthus vanheerdei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Namaquanthus vanheerdei has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and round with a white center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Namaquanthus vanheerdei is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in well-draining soil and in a sunny location. It can be propagated through stem cuttings or division of the plant. Water sparingly and fertilize during the growing season.
Where to Find Namaquanthus vanheerdei
Namaquanthus vanheerdei can be found in South Africa.
Namaquanthus vanheerdei FAQ
What are the common names of Namaquanthus vanheerdei?
Van Heerde's Namaquanthus
What is the growth habit of Namaquanthus vanheerdei?
It is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with stems that spread outwards and root along the ground.
What is the flower color of Namaquanthus vanheerdei?
The flowers are white to pale pink with yellow centers.
Species in the Namaquanthus genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293658: Based on the initial data import