Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carinans
ID:
1293848

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Dinter & Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Succ. Pl.: 138. 1935.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293186

Common Names

  • Hereroa carinans
  • Hereroa
  • Carinans Hereroa

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Description

Hereroa carinans (also called Carinate Hereroa, among many other common names) is a small succulent shrub that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, grey-green leaves that grow in clusters and are covered with a white, powdery coating.

Uses & Benefits

Hereroa carinans is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hereroa carinans has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are tiny, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hereroa carinans is a slow-growing succulent shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Hereroa carinans requires very little water and should be watered only when the soil is completely dry.

Where to Find Hereroa carinans

Hereroa carinans can be found in the coastal areas of New Zealand and Australia.

Hereroa carinans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hereroa carinans?

Hereroa carinans

What type of plant is Hereroa carinans?

It is a shrub

Where is Hereroa carinans found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Hermann Jacobsen (1898-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Jacobsen' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001293186: Based on the initial data import