Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
scleranthoides
ID:
1293586

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) Friedrich

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 12: 60 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292924



Common Names

  • Suessenguthiella scleranthoides
  • Scleranthoides Suessenguthiella
  • Suessenguthiella


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Description

Suessenguthiella scleranthoides (also called Suessenguth's Scleranthoides, 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

Suessenguthiella 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

Suessenguthiella scleranthoides 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

Suessenguthiella 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 Suessenguthiella scleranthoides

Suessenguthiella scleranthoides is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Suessenguthiella scleranthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suessenguthiella scleranthoides?

Suessenguthiella scleranthoides

What is the common name of Suessenguthiella scleranthoides?

Suessenguth's Pigweed

What is the native range of Suessenguthiella scleranthoides?

Africa

Species in the Suessenguthiella genus

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-700265: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Hans Christian Friedrich (1925-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friedrich' in the authors string.