Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
dissitum
ID:
1294303

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 182. 1926.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293641

Common Names

  • Mitrophyllum Dissitum
  • Dissitum Mitrophyllum
  • Mitrophyllum Succulent

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Description

Mitrophyllum dissitum (also called Mitrophyllum dissitum, 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 dissitum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitrophyllum dissitum 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 dissitum 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 dissitum

Mitrophyllum dissitum can be found in South Africa.

Mitrophyllum dissitum FAQ

What are the common names of Mitrophyllum dissitum?

Distant Mitrophyllum

What is the growth habit of Mitrophyllum dissitum?

It is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with stems that spread outwards and root along the ground.

What is the flower color of Mitrophyllum dissitum?

The flowers are white to pale pink with yellow centers.

Species in the Aizoaceae family