Oscularia caulescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mill.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 42: 187. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293312
Common Names
- Oscularia caulescens
- Blue Ice Plant
- Pebble Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oscularia caulescens (also called Caulescent Vygie, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent shrub with bright pink flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oscularia caulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oscularia caulescens is a bright pink or purple daisy-like flower with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oscularia caulescens is a succulent shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from the stem tip, remove the leaves from the bottom half of the stem, and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a potting mix of equal parts sand and potting soil. Water it lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny location. It should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Oscularia caulescens
Oscularia caulescens can be found in the western and northern parts of South Africa.
Oscularia caulescens FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Oscularia caulescens?
Oscularia caulescens is native to South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Oscularia caulescens?
Oscularia caulescens is a low-growing, spreading succulent.
How often should Oscularia caulescens be watered?
Oscularia caulescens should be watered only when the soil is completely dry.
Species in the Oscularia genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' 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 wfo-0001293312: Based on the initial data import