Mitrophyllum clivorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clivorum
ID:
1294301
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 182. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293639
Common Names
- Clivorum Mitrophyllum
- Clivorum Mitrophyllum
- Clivorum Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mitrophyllum clivorum (also called Mitrophyllum clivorum, 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 clivorum is a succulent plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the landscape to provide texture and contrast to other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mitrophyllum clivorum is yellow with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Mitrophyllum clivorum 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 clivorum
Mitrophyllum clivorum can be found in South Africa.
Species in the Mitrophyllum genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' 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 Mitrophyllum clivorum (N.E.Br.) Schwantes: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.