Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
alternifolia
ID:
1293537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killick

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 6: 445 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292875



Common Names

  • Psammotropha alternifolia
  • Alternifolia Psammotropha
  • Psammotropha


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Description

Psammotropha alternifolia (also called Alternifolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has an upright growth habit with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Psammotropha alternifolia 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 flower of Psammotropha alternifolia is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammotropha alternifolia 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 Psammotropha alternifolia

Psammotropha alternifolia can be found in South Africa.

Psammotropha alternifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammotropha alternifolia?

Psammotropha alternifolia

What is the family of Psammotropha alternifolia?

Celastraceae

What is the native range of Psammotropha alternifolia?

South 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