Rhombophyllum dolabriforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dolabriforme
ID:
1294516
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in Gartenflora 77: 87. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293854
Common Names
- Rhombophyllum dolabriforme
- Dagger-Shaped Rhombophyllum
- Dagger-Shaped Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhombophyllum dolabriforme (also called Dolabriform Rhombophyllum, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of leaves that are triangular in shape and have a reddish-brown color. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas of the Northern Cape province. It is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Rhombophyllum dolabriforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rock gardens. It is also used in containers and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhombophyllum dolabriforme is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, dolabriform-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhombophyllum dolabriforme is a low-growing, succulent perennial that is native to the western and southern Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the late spring or early summer. Allow the cuttings to dry out for a few days before planting them in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established. The plant will flower in the summer months.
Where to Find Rhombophyllum dolabriforme
Rhombophyllum dolabriforme can be found in South Africa.
Rhombophyllum dolabriforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhombophyllum dolabriforme?
Rhombophyllum dolabriforme
What is the common name of Rhombophyllum dolabriforme?
Dolabriform Rhombophyllum
Where is Rhombophyllum dolabriforme native to?
South Africa
Species in the Rhombophyllum genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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-0001293854: Based on the initial data import