Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
arboriforme
ID:
1423427

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

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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.

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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 Aizoaceae family

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
William John Burchell (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burch.' in the authors string.
Hugh Francis Glen (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glen' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001435892: Based on the initial data import