Pharnaceum thunbergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
1293589
Status:
valid
Authors:
Adamson
Source:
tro
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 8: 273 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292927
Common Names
- Pharnaceum thunbergii
- Thunbergii Pharnaceum
- Thunbergii Sea Purslane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pharnaceum thunbergii (also called Thunberg's 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 thunbergii 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
Pharnaceum thunbergii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pharnaceum thunbergii 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 thunbergii
Pharnaceum thunbergii is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
Pharnaceum thunbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pharnaceum thunbergii?
Pharnaceum thunbergii
What is the common name of Pharnaceum thunbergii?
Thunberg's Pharnaceum
What is the native range of Pharnaceum thunbergii?
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-700268: Based on the initial data import
Robert Stephen Adamson (1885-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adamson' in the authors string.