Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
mossamedense
ID:
497899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 108 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497231



Common Names

  • Mossamedense Sarcocaulon
  • Mossamedense Cauliflower Plant
  • Mossamedense Cauliflower Tree


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Synonyms

  • Monsonia mossamedensis Welw. [unknown]

Description

Sarcocaulon mossamedense (also called Sarcocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent shrub with thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Namibia and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcocaulon mossamedense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcocaulon mossamedense is a yellow-orange, tubular shape with a long, thin, curved style. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcocaulon mossamedense is a perennial, evergreen herbaceous plant. It is propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Sarcocaulon mossamedense

Sarcocaulon mossamedense is native to Namibia and Angola. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Sarcocaulon mossamedense FAQ

What are the common names for Sarcocaulon mossamedense?

Mossamedes sarcocaulon

What is the habitat of Sarcocaulon mossamedense?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, savannas, and grasslands.

What is the flower color of Sarcocaulon mossamedense?

The flowers are yellow.

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