Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
abbreviatum
ID:
1294300

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 368. 1932.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293638

Common Names

  • Abbreviatum Mitrophyllum
  • Abbreviated Mitrophyllum
  • Abbreviated Ice Plant

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Description

Mitrophyllum abbreviatum (also called Mitrophyllum abbreviatum, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers that grows in sandy soils in the winter rainfall region of South Africa. It is found in grassland, scrubland and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrophyllum abbreviatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitrophyllum abbreviatum is yellow with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrophyllum abbreviatum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water the plant regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month.

Where to Find Mitrophyllum abbreviatum

Mitrophyllum abbreviatum can be found in South Africa.

Species in the Aizoaceae family