Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
1294336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Deutsch. Kakteen-Ges. 1: 15. 1929.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293674

Common Names

  • Nelia Schlechteri
  • Schlechteri Nelia
  • Nelia Succulent

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Description

Nelia schlechteri (also called Schlechter's 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 schlechteri 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 schlechteri 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 schlechteri 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 schlechteri

Nelia schlechteri can be found in South Africa.

Nelia schlechteri FAQ

What are the common names of Nelia schlechteri?

Schlechter's Nelia

What is the growth habit of Nelia schlechteri?

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 schlechteri?

The flowers are white to pale pink with yellow centers.

Species in the Nelia genus

Species in the Aizoaceae family