Pharnaceum scleranthoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scleranthoides
ID:
1293585
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
tro
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 143 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292923
Common Names
- Pharnaceum scleranthoides
- Scleranthoides Pharnaceum
- Pharnaceum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pharnaceum scleranthoides (also called Scleranthoides Pharnaceum, among many other common names) is a low-growing, succulent perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It has small, fleshy leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pharnaceum scleranthoides is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have a calming effect.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pharnaceum scleranthoides is small and white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pharnaceum scleranthoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pharnaceum scleranthoides
Pharnaceum scleranthoides is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
Pharnaceum scleranthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pharnaceum scleranthoides?
Pharnaceum scleranthoides
What is the common name of Pharnaceum scleranthoides?
Scleranthoides Pharnaceum
What is the native range of Pharnaceum scleranthoides?
Africa
Species in the Pharnaceum genus
Pharnaceum lanuginosum, Pharnaceum albens, Pharnaceum alpinum, Pharnaceum aurantium, Pharnaceum brevicaule, Pharnaceum ciliare, Pharnaceum confertum, Pharnaceum cordifolium, Pharnaceum croceum, Pharnaceum detonsum, Pharnaceum dichotomum, Pharnaceum elongatum, Pharnaceum exiguum, Pharnaceum fluviale, Pharnaceum gracile, Pharnaceum incanum, Pharnaceum lineare, Pharnaceum microphyllum, Pharnaceum rubens, Pharnaceum scleranthoides, Pharnaceum serpyllifolium, Pharnaceum subtile, Pharnaceum thunbergii, Pharnaceum trigonum, Pharnaceum verrucosum, Pharnaceum viride, Pharnaceum suffruticosum,
Species in the Molluginaceae family
Adenogramma asparagoides, Adenogramma capillaris, Adenogramma congesta, Adenogramma glomerata, Adenogramma lichtensteiniana, Adenogramma littoralis, Adenogramma mollugo, Adenogramma physocalyx, Adenogramma rigida, Adenogramma sylvatica, Adenogramma teretifolia, Coelanthum grandiflorum, Coelanthum semiquinquefidum, Coelanthum verticillatum, Glinus bainesii, Glinus herniarioides, Glinus lotoides, Glinus microphyllus, Glinus oppositifolius, Glinus orygioides, Glinus radiatus, Glinus runkewitzii, Glinus sessiliflorus, Glinus setiflorus, Glischrothamnus ulei, Hypertelis angrae-pequenae, Hypertelis arenicola, Hypertelis bowkeriana, Hypertelis caespitosa, Hypertelis salsoloides, Hypertelis spergulacea, Hypertelis trachysperma, Mollugo verticillata, Mollugo pinosia, Mollugo nudicaulis, Mollugo cerviana, Mollugo fragilis, Mollugo angustifolia, Mollugo namaquensis, Mollugo pusilla, Mollugo tenella, Mollugo walteri, Mollugo decandra, Mollugo caespitosa, Mollugo pentaphylla, Mollugo stricta, Mollugo snodgrassii, Mollugo crockeri, Mollugo flavescens, Mollugo floriana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-700264: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.