Pleiospilos nelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nelii
ID:
1294421
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Deutsch. Kakteen-Ges. 2: 146. 1930.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293759
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Pleiospilos nelii (also called Nel's 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 nelii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleiospilos nelii 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 nelii 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 nelii
Pleiospilos nelii can be found in South Africa.
Pleiospilos nelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiospilos nelii?
Pleiospilos nelii
What is the common name of Pleiospilos nelii?
Nel's Pleiospilos
Where is Pleiospilos nelii native to?
South Africa
Species in the Pleiospilos genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293759: Based on the initial data import