Sarcocaulon spinosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosum
ID:
1269961
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 33 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269299
Common Names
- Sarcocaulon spinosum
- Spiny Sarcocaulon
- Spiny-stemmed Sarcocaulon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarcocaulon spinosum (also called Spiny Sarcocaulon, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It has small, spiny leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is found in humid, tropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcocaulon spinosum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcocaulon spinosum has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves and thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarcocaulon spinosum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Sarcocaulon spinosum should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sarcocaulon spinosum
Sarcocaulon spinosum is native to the dry, rocky areas of South Africa.
Sarcocaulon spinosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcocaulon spinosum?
Sarcocaulon spinosum
What is the common name of Sarcocaulon spinosum?
Spiny Sarcocaulon
What is the natural habitat of Sarcocaulon spinosum?
It is native to South Africa.
Species in the Sarcocaulon genus
Sarcocaulon mossamedense, Sarcocaulon camdeboense, Sarcocaulon ciliatum, Sarcocaulon flavescens, Sarcocaulon lheritieri, Sarcocaulon herrei, Sarcocaulon inerme, Sarcocaulon marlothii, Sarcocaulon multifidum, Sarcocaulon patersonii, Sarcocaulon peniculinum, Sarcocaulon salmoniflorum, Sarcocaulon vanderietiae, Sarcocaulon spinosum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50239755: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.