Delosperma zoutpansbergense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zoutpansbergense
ID:
640301
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
in J. S. African Bot. 25: 372. 1959.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639633
Common Names
- Zoutpansbergense Ice Plant
- Zoutpansbergense Delosperma
- Zoutpansbergense's Delosperma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delosperma zoutpansbergense (also called Ice Plant, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to the Zoutpansberg Mountains in South Africa. It has small, fleshy, grey-green leaves and bright pink or purple flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Delosperma zoutpansbergense is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Daisy-like, yellow flowers. Seed: Small, black and round. Seedlings: Small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delosperma zoutpansbergense is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It grows in a rosette form and produces daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or by cuttings taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Delosperma zoutpansbergense
Delosperma zoutpansbergense can be found in South Africa, particularly in the Limpopo Province.
Delosperma zoutpansbergense FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Delosperma zoutpansbergense?
Delosperma zoutpansbergense prefers temperatures between 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil does Delosperma zoutpansbergense prefer?
Delosperma zoutpansbergense prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
How much sunlight does Delosperma zoutpansbergense need?
Delosperma zoutpansbergense prefers full sun to partial shade.
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
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000639633: Based on the initial data import