Rhombophyllum rhomboideum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhomboideum
ID:
1294518
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Salm-Dyck) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: . 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293856
Common Names
- Rhombophyllum rhomboideum
- Rhomboid Rhombophyllum
- Rhomboid Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhombophyllum rhomboideum (also called Rhomboid 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 Western Cape province. It is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Rhombophyllum rhomboideum 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 rhomboideum 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, rhomboid-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhombophyllum rhomboideum 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 rhomboideum
Rhombophyllum rhomboideum can be found in South Africa.
Rhombophyllum rhomboideum FAQ
What are the common names of Rhombophyllum rhomboideum?
Rhomboid Leaf Plant, Starry Ruschia
What is the growth habit of Rhombophyllum rhomboideum?
It is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with stems that spread outwards and root along the ground.
What is the flower color of Rhombophyllum rhomboideum?
The flowers are white to pale pink with yellow centers.
Species in the Rhombophyllum genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (1773-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salm-Dyck' 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-0001293856: Based on the initial data import