Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
recurvata
ID:
533648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schönland

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Rec. Albany Mus. 1: 52 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532980



Common Names

  • Anacampseros recurvata
  • Recurved Anacampseros
  • Recurved Sticky-Caps


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Synonyms

  • Avonia recurvata (Schönland) G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Anacampseros recurvata (also called Recurved Anacampseros, among many other common names) is a succulent with a rosette-forming habit and fleshy, triangular leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anacampseros recurvata is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anacampseros recurvata sub. buderiana (Poelln.) Gerbaulet
Anacampseros recurvata sub. minuta Gerbaulet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anacampseros recurvata has small, yellow flowers, and its seed capsules contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacampseros recurvata is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, bright location. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and plant it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Anacampseros recurvata

Anacampseros recurvata can be found in the wild in South Africa.

Anacampseros recurvata FAQ

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What is the best soil for Anacampseros recurvata?

Well-draining, sandy soil

Species in the Anacampseros genus

Anacampseros vanthielii, Anacampseros hillii, Anacampseros affinis, Anacampseros albidiflora, Anacampseros albissima, Anacampseros alstonii, Anacampseros alta, Anacampseros arachnoides, Anacampseros bayeriana, Anacampseros comptonii, Anacampseros crinita, Anacampseros decipiens, Anacampseros densifolia, Anacampseros depauperata, Anacampseros dielsiana, Anacampseros dinteri, Anacampseros filamentosa, Anacampseros fissa, Anacampseros gracilis, Anacampseros herreana, Anacampseros karasmontana, Anacampseros kurtzii, Anacampseros lanceolata, Anacampseros lanigera, Anacampseros mallei, Anacampseros marlothii, Anacampseros meyeri, Anacampseros namaquensis, Anacampseros nebrownii, Anacampseros nitida, Anacampseros papyracea, Anacampseros paradoxa, Anacampseros parviflora, Anacampseros pisina, Anacampseros prominens, Anacampseros quinaria, Anacampseros recurvata, Anacampseros retusa, Anacampseros rhodesica, Anacampseros rubroviridis, Anacampseros rufescens, Anacampseros ruschii, Anacampseros schoenlandii, Anacampseros scopata, Anacampseros starkiana, Anacampseros subnuda, Anacampseros telephiastrum, Anacampseros tomentosa, Anacampseros truncata, Anacampseros ustulata,

Species in the Anacampserotaceae family

Anacampseros vanthielii, Anacampseros hillii, Anacampseros affinis, Anacampseros albidiflora, Anacampseros albissima, Anacampseros alstonii, Anacampseros alta, Anacampseros arachnoides, Anacampseros bayeriana, Anacampseros comptonii, Anacampseros crinita, Anacampseros decipiens, Anacampseros densifolia, Anacampseros depauperata, Anacampseros dielsiana, Anacampseros dinteri, Anacampseros filamentosa, Anacampseros fissa, Anacampseros gracilis, Anacampseros herreana, Anacampseros karasmontana, Anacampseros kurtzii, Anacampseros lanceolata, Anacampseros lanigera, Anacampseros mallei, Anacampseros marlothii, Anacampseros meyeri, Anacampseros namaquensis, Anacampseros nebrownii, Anacampseros nitida, Anacampseros papyracea, Anacampseros paradoxa, Anacampseros parviflora, Anacampseros pisina, Anacampseros prominens, Anacampseros quinaria, Anacampseros recurvata, Anacampseros retusa, Anacampseros rhodesica, Anacampseros rubroviridis, Anacampseros rufescens, Anacampseros ruschii, Anacampseros schoenlandii, Anacampseros scopata, Anacampseros starkiana, Anacampseros subnuda, Anacampseros telephiastrum, Anacampseros tomentosa, Anacampseros truncata, Anacampseros ustulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2635825: Based on the initial data import
Selmar Schonland (1860-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönland' in the authors string.