Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
roseum
ID:
1294309

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 349. 1932.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293647

Common Names

  • Mitrophyllum Roseum
  • Roseum Mitrophyllum
  • Mitrophyllum Succulent

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Description

Mitrophyllum roseum (also called 'Rose Mitrophyllum' and 'Rose Vygie', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has small, round, grey-green leaves with a white margin. It is found in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrophyllum roseum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mitrophyllum roseum has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and round with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrophyllum roseum is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in well-draining soil and in a sunny location. It can be propagated through stem cuttings or division of the plant. Water sparingly and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Mitrophyllum roseum

Mitrophyllum roseum can be found in South Africa.

Mitrophyllum roseum FAQ

What are the common names of Mitrophyllum roseum?

Rose Mitrophyllum

What is the growth habit of Mitrophyllum roseum?

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 roseum?

The flowers are white to pale pink with yellow centers.

Species in the Aizoaceae family