Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
camdeboense
ID:
1064772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moffett

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 593 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064110



Common Names

  • Sarcocaulon camdeboense
  • Camdeboo Sarcocaulon
  • Sarcocaulon


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Description

Sarcocaulon camdeboense (also called 'Camdeboo Stoneplant', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 0.3–1.2 m, with leaves that are 4–10 cm long and 2–4 cm wide. It is found in grassland and bushveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcocaulon camdeboense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcocaulon camdeboense has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcocaulon camdeboense is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Sarcocaulon camdeboense

Sarcocaulon camdeboense can be found in Namibia, in the regions of Kunene, Erongo, and Hardap.

Species in the Geraniaceae family

California macrophylla, Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum,

References