Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
tuberosum
ID:
1423428

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) N.E.Br. ex Glen

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
in Bothalia 13: 454. 1981.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001435893

Common Names

  • Mestoklema Tuberosum
  • Tuberosum Ice Plant
  • Tuberosum Mestoklema

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Description

Mestoklema tuberosum (also called Tuberous Mestoklema, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 5m tall. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Mestoklema tuberosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mestoklema tuberosum 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 tuberosum 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 tuberosum

Mestoklema tuberosum can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.

Mestoklema tuberosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mestoklema tuberosum?

Mestoklema tuberosum

What type of plant is Mestoklema tuberosum?

Succulent

What is the size of Mestoklema tuberosum?

2-4 cm

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' 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-0001435893: Based on the initial data import