Nananthus aloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in Gartenflora 77: 68. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293661
Common Names
- Nananthus Aloides
- Aloides Nananthus
- Nananthus Succulent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nananthus aloides (also called Aloe-like Nananthus, 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
Nananthus aloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nananthus aloides 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
Nananthus aloides 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 Nananthus aloides
Nananthus aloides can be found in South Africa.
Nananthus aloides FAQ
What are the common names of Nananthus aloides?
Aloe-like Nananthus
What is the growth habit of Nananthus aloides?
It is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with stems that spread outwards and root along the ground.
What is the flower color of Nananthus aloides?
The flowers are white to pale pink with yellow centers.
Species in the Nananthus genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' 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-0001293661: Based on the initial data import