Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
533692

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Berger

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Mesembr. Portulac. : 307 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533024



Common Names

  • Anacampseros tomentosa
  • Tomentose Anacampseros
  • Tomentose Sticky-Caps


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Synonyms

  • Anacampseros filamentosa tomentosa (A.Berger) Gerbaulet [unknown]
  • Anacampseros juttae Dinter ex Poelln. [unknown]
  • Anacampseros margaretae Dinter ex Poelln. [unknown]
  • Anacampseros poellnitziana Dinter ex Poelln. [unknown]
  • Anacampseros tomentosa crinita Dinter [unknown]
  • Anacampseros tomentosa margaretae (Dinter) Poelln. [unknown]

Description

Anacampseros tomentosa (also called Woolly 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 tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anacampseros tomentosa has small, star-shaped flowers that are white in color. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacampseros tomentosa 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 tomentosa

Anacampseros tomentosa can be found in South Africa.

Anacampseros tomentosa FAQ

What is the common name of Anacampseros tomentosa?

Tomentosa Sand-Rose

What is the scientific name of Tomentosa Sand-Rose?

Anacampseros tomentosa

What is the best soil for Anacampseros tomentosa?

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-2635868: Based on the initial data import
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.