Delosperma bosseranum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bosseranum
ID:
640129
Status:
valid
Authors:
Marais
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
in Kew Bull. 33: 521. 1979.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639461
Common Names
- Bosseranum Ice Plant
- Bosseranum Delosperma
- Bosseranum Trailing Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delosperma bosseranum (also called 'Bosseranum Ice Plant', among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent native to South Africa. It has small, fleshy, grey-green leaves and produces pink flowers. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Delosperma bosseranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delosperma bosseranum has pink flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delosperma bosseranum can be propagated from stem cuttings or seed. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and plant it in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into individual pots. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Delosperma bosseranum
Delosperma bosseranum can be found in South Africa.
Delosperma bosseranum FAQ
What is the common name of Delosperma bosseranum?
African boxwood
What is the scientific name of African boxwood?
Delosperma bosseranum
What is the natural habitat of Delosperma bosseranum?
Dry woodlands and savannas
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
Wessel Marais (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marais' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000639461: Based on the initial data import