Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pillansii
ID:
1294334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Deutsch. Kakteen-Ges. 1: 16. 1929.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293672

Common Names

  • Nelia Pillansii
  • Pillansii Nelia
  • Nelia Succulent

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Description

Nelia pillansii (also called Pillans' Nelia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a small, densely branched shrub with fleshy, grey-green leaves. It grows in rocky outcrops in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nelia pillansii 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

Nelia pillansii 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 Nelia pillansii

Nelia pillansii can be found in South Africa.

Nelia pillansii FAQ

What are the common names of Nelia pillansii?

Pillans' Nelia

What is the growth habit of Nelia pillansii?

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

What is the flower color of Nelia pillansii?

The flowers are white to pale pink with yellow centers.

Species in the Nelia genus

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References