Psammophora modesta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modesta
ID:
1294433
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dinter & A.Berger) Dinter & Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 189. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293771
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammophora modesta (also called Modest Psammophora, 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
Psammophora modesta 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
The flower of Psammophora modesta is yellow with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammophora modesta is a low-growing, succulent perennial that is native to the western and southern Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the late spring or early summer. Allow the cuttings to dry out for a few days before planting them in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established. The plant will flower in the summer months.
Where to Find Psammophora modesta
Psammophora modesta can be found in South Africa.
Psammophora modesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammophora modesta?
Psammophora modesta
What is the common name of Psammophora modesta?
Modest Psammophora
Where is Psammophora modesta native to?
South Africa
Species in the Psammophora genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' 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-0001293771: Based on the initial data import