Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
cronemeyerianum
ID:
640148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Berger) H.Jacobsen ex H.E.K.Hartmann

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Illustr. Handb. Succ. Pl. Aizoaceae A-E: 191. 2001.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639480

Common Names

  • Cronemeyerianum Ice Plant
  • Cronemeyerianum Delosperma
  • Cronemeyerianum Trailing Ice Plant

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Description

Delosperma cronemeyerianum (also called 'Cronemeyerianum 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 cronemeyerianum is an ornamental plant that can be used in rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate full sun. It has a low-growing habit and produces pink flowers in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delosperma cronemeyerianum has purple 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 cronemeyerianum is a hardy succulent that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Delosperma cronemeyerianum

Delosperma cronemeyerianum can be found in South Africa.

Delosperma cronemeyerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delosperma cronemeyerianum?

Delosperma cronemeyerianum

What is the common name of Delosperma cronemeyerianum?

Cronemeyer's Ice Plant

What is the natural habitat of Delosperma cronemeyerianum?

Grassland and scrubland in South Africa

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

Hermann Jacobsen (1898-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Jacobsen' in the authors string.
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000639480: Based on the initial data import