Oophytum oviforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 79: . 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293691
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oophytum oviforme (also called Egg-shaped Oophytum, 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
Oophytum oviforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oophytum oviforme 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
Oophytum oviforme 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 Oophytum oviforme
Oophytum oviforme can be found in South Africa.
Oophytum oviforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oophytum oviforme?
Oophytum oviforme
What is the common name of Oophytum oviforme?
Oviform Oophytum
Where is Oophytum oviforme native to?
South Africa
Species in the Oophytum genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293691: Based on the initial data import