Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burch.) N.E.Br. ex Glen
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 13: 454. 1981.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001435892
Common Names
- Mestoklema Arboriforme
- Arboriforme Ice Plant
- Arboriforme Mestoklema
Description
Mestoklema arboriforme (also called Tree Mestoklema, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 6m tall. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Mestoklema arboriforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as a groundcover. It also attracts bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mestoklema arboriforme are white to pink in color, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mestoklema arboriforme is a low-growing, succulent plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Mestoklema arboriforme
Mestoklema arboriforme can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.
Mestoklema arboriforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mestoklema arboriforme?
Mestoklema arboriforme
What type of plant is Mestoklema arboriforme?
Succulent
What is the size of Mestoklema arboriforme?
2-4 cm
Species in the Mestoklema genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family