Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
marginata
ID:
1293541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 642 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292879



Common Names

  • Psammotropha marginata
  • Marginata Psammotropha
  • Psammotropha


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Description

Psammotropha marginata (also called Marginate Psammotropha, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in coastal regions and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psammotropha marginata 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

Psammotropha marginata 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

Psammotropha marginata 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 marginata

Psammotropha marginata can be found in South Africa.

Psammotropha marginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammotropha marginata?

Psammotropha marginata

What is the common name of Psammotropha marginata?

Marginata Psammotropha

Where is Psammotropha marginata native to?

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,

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