Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
verrucosum
ID:
1293592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 286 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292930



Common Names

  • Pharnaceum verrucosum
  • Verrucosum Pharnaceum
  • Verrucosum Sea Purslane


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Description

Pharnaceum verrucosum (also called Warty 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 verrucosum 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 verrucosum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pharnaceum verrucosum 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 verrucosum

Pharnaceum verrucosum is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Pharnaceum verrucosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pharnaceum verrucosum?

Pharnaceum verrucosum

What is the common name of Pharnaceum verrucosum?

Warty Pharnaceum

What is the native range of Pharnaceum verrucosum?

Africa

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-700271: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.