Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moss) Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 16c: 308 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291671
Common Names
- Krauseola Mosambicina
- Mosambicina Krauseola
- Krauseola
Description
Krauseola mosambicina (also called African Pincushion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mozambique. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Krauseola mosambicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Krauseola mosambicina is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Krauseola mosambicina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Krauseola mosambicina
Krauseola mosambicina is native to Africa and can be found in the coastal regions of the continent.
Krauseola mosambicina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Krauseola mosambicina?
Krauseola mosambicina
What is the common name of Krauseola mosambicina?
Krauseola mosambicina
What is the natural habitat of Krauseola mosambicina?
Krauseola mosambicina is found in dry, rocky areas in western North America.
Species in the Krauseola genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,