Dyerophytum pendulum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendulum
ID:
658916
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 394 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658248
Common Names
- Dyerophytum pendulum
- Pendulum False-Hop
- Pendulum False Hop
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dyerophytum pendulum (also called Weeping Dyerophytum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4 meters tall. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry woodland, bushveld, and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Dyerophytum pendulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dyerophytum pendulum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dyerophytum pendulum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Dyerophytum pendulum
Dyerophytum pendulum can be found in South Africa, in the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape provinces.
Dyerophytum pendulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyerophytum pendulum?
Dyerophytum pendulum
What type of plant is Dyerophytum pendulum?
A shrub
Where is Dyerophytum pendulum found?
Southern Africa
Species in the Dyerophytum genus
Species in the Plumbaginaceae family
Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2779640: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.