Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lunata
ID:
385871

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) H.E.K.Hartmann

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 16: 77. 1998.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385203

Common Names

  • Lunata Oscularia
  • Lunata Spurge
  • Lunata Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Lampranthus comptonii (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Lampranthus albus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Lampranthus primivernus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum lunatum Willd. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum excedens L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum superans L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum thermarum L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum primivernum L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum album L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum copiosum L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum cedarbergense L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Oscularia excedens (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
  • Oscularia copiosa (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
  • Oscularia comptonii (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
  • Oscularia compressa (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
  • Oscularia cedarbergensis (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
  • Oscularia alba (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
  • Oscularia ornata (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
  • Oscularia superans (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
  • Oscularia thermarum (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
  • Oscularia primiverna (L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
  • Lampranthus cedarbergensis (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Lampranthus compressus L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Lampranthus comptonii comptonii [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum comptonii L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Lampranthus copiosus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Lampranthus ebracteatus L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Lampranthus excedens (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Lampranthus lunatus (Willd.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Lampranthus ornatus L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Lampranthus superans (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Lampranthus thermarum (L.Bolus) L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Lampranthus comptonii roseus (L.Bolus) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Lampranthus comptonii roseus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus ex H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum comptonii roseum L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum pageanum L.Bolus [illegitimate]

Description

Oscularia lunata (also called Moon-shaped Oscularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit with small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Oscularia lunata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oscularia lunata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oscularia lunata is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry in the winter. It can be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Oscularia lunata

Oscularia lunata is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.

Oscularia lunata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oscularia lunata?

Oscularia lunata

What is the common name of Oscularia lunata?

Lunate Oscularia

What is the habitat of Oscularia lunata?

Dry grasslands and scrub

Species in the Aizoaceae family