Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deserticolum
ID:
1293519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter & G.Schellenb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 492 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292857



Common Names

  • Limeum deserticolum
  • Deserticolum Limeum
  • Deserticolum Sea Purslane


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Description

Limeum deserticolum (also called desert limeum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Namibia and Angola. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as desert flats and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Limeum deserticolum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Limeum deserticolum flower is small and yellow-green, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limeum deserticolum is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.

Where to Find Limeum deserticolum

Limeum deserticolum can be found in South Africa.

Limeum deserticolum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limeum deserticolum?

Limeum deserticolum

What is the common name of Limeum deserticolum?

Deserticolum

What is the family of Limeum deserticolum?

Asteraceae

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-700134: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.