Delosperma badspoortense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
badspoortense
ID:
1422828
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Van Jaarsv.) Klak
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
in Phytotaxa 459(2): 149. 2020.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001435293
Common Names
- Delosperma Badspoortense
- Ice Plant
- Trailing Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delosperma badspoortense (also called Badspoort Delosperma, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to the arid regions of South Africa. It is a small plant, usually growing up to 10 cm in height, with yellow flowers and gray-green leaves. It is found in rocky areas, often in crevices of rocks and in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Delosperma badspoortense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as a groundcover. It also attracts bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delosperma badspoortense has daisy-like flowers with yellow petals and a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delosperma badspoortense is a succulent plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil mix in spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Delosperma badspoortense
Delosperma badspoortense can be found in the Northern Cape region of South Africa.
Delosperma badspoortense FAQ
What is the common name of Delosperma badspoortense?
Badspoort Ice Plant
What is the natural habitat of Delosperma badspoortense?
It is found in the coastal areas of South Africa.
What is the ideal temperature for Delosperma badspoortense?
It prefers temperatures between 50-70°F (10-21°C).
Species in the Delosperma genus
Delosperma aberdeenense, Delosperma abyssinicum, Delosperma acocksii, Delosperma acuminatum, Delosperma adelaidense, Delosperma aereum, Delosperma affine, Delosperma aliwalense, Delosperma alticola, Delosperma annulare, Delosperma ashtonii, Delosperma basuticum, Delosperma bosseranum, Delosperma brevipetalum, Delosperma brevisepalum, Delosperma brunnthaleri, Delosperma caespitosum, Delosperma calitzdorpense, Delosperma calycinum, Delosperma carolinense, Delosperma carterae, Delosperma clavipes, Delosperma cloeteae, Delosperma concavum, Delosperma congestum, Delosperma cooperi, Delosperma crassuloides, Delosperma crassum, Delosperma cronemeyerianum, Delosperma davyi, Delosperma deilanthoides, Delosperma deleeuwiae, Delosperma denticulatum, Delosperma dolomitica, Delosperma dunense, Delosperma dyeri, Delosperma echinatum, Delosperma ecklonis, Delosperma erectum, Delosperma esterhuyseniae, Delosperma ficksbergense, Delosperma floribundum, Delosperma fredericii, Delosperma frutescens, Delosperma galpinii, Delosperma gautengense, Delosperma gerstneri, Delosperma giffenii, Delosperma gramineum, Delosperma gratiae,
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
Cornelia Klak (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klak' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001435293: Based on the initial data import