Pleiospilos compactus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compactus
ID:
1294389
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aiton) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 23. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293727
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleiospilos compactus (also called Compact Pleiospilos, 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
Pleiospilos compactus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rock gardens. It is also used in containers and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soils.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pleiospilos compactus sub. canus (Haw.) H.E.K.Hartmann & LiedePleiospilos compactus sub. compactus
Pleiospilos compactus sub. fergusoniae (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann & Liede
Pleiospilos compactus sub. minor (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann & Liede
Pleiospilos compactus sub. sororius (N.E.Br.) H.E.K.Hartmann & Liede
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleiospilos compactus 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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Pleiospilos compactus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water the plant regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month.
Where to Find Pleiospilos compactus
Pleiospilos compactus can be found in South Africa.
Pleiospilos compactus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiospilos compactus?
Pleiospilos compactus
What is the common name of Pleiospilos compactus?
Compact Pleiospilos
Where is Pleiospilos compactus native to?
South Africa
Species in the Pleiospilos genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' 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-0001293727: Based on the initial data import