Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
calitzdorpense
ID:
640137

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 210. 1950.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639469

Common Names

  • Calitzdorpense Ice Plant
  • Calitzdorpense Delosperma
  • Calitzdorpense Trailing Ice Plant

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Description

Delosperma calitzdorpense (also called 'Calitzdorp 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 calitzdorpense 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 calitzdorpense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Delosperma calitzdorpense 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 calitzdorpense

Delosperma calitzdorpense is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Delosperma calitzdorpense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delosperma calitzdorpense?

Delosperma calitzdorpense

What is the natural habitat of Delosperma calitzdorpense?

It is native to South Africa.

What is the average height of Delosperma calitzdorpense?

It typically grows to a height of 5–10 cm (2–4 in).

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