Oscularia steenbergensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 16: 79. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385210
Common Names
- Steenbergensis Oscularia
- Steenbergensis Spurge
- Steenbergensis Milkweed
Searching for Oscularia steenbergensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lampranthus vernicolor (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum steenbergense L.Bolus [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum vernicolor L.Bolus [unknown]
- Oscularia vernicolor (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
- Oscularia vredenburgensis (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
- Oscularia cremnophila van Jaarsv., Desmet & A.E.van Wyk [unknown]
- Lampranthus steenbergensis (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Lampranthus versicolor L.Bolus [invalid]
- Lampranthus vredenburgensis L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Oscularia steenbergensis (also called Steenberg Oscularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit with small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Oscularia steenbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oscularia steenbergensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Searching for Oscularia steenbergensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oscularia steenbergensis is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry in the winter. It can be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Oscularia steenbergensis
Oscularia steenbergensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.
Oscularia steenbergensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oscularia steenbergensis?
Oscularia steenbergensis
What type of plant is Oscularia steenbergensis?
It is a succulent plant
Where is Oscularia steenbergensis found?
It is found in the Western Cape of South Africa
Species in the Oscularia genus
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-0000385210: Based on the initial data import