Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Blake
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 7: 37. 1969.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294553
Common Names
- Sarcozona Bicarinata
- Bicarinata Sarcozona
- Bicarinata Sarcozona Plant
Description
Sarcozona bicarinata (also called Two-keeled Sarcozona, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant that grows in salt marshes, beaches, and other coastal habitats. It has reddish stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the coasts of the Pacific Northwest, California, and Baja California.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcozona bicarinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcozona bicarinata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcozona bicarinata is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate full sun.
Where to Find Sarcozona bicarinata
Sarcozona bicarinata can be found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.
Sarcozona bicarinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcozona bicarinata?
Sarcozona bicarinata
What is the natural habitat of Sarcozona bicarinata?
Dry, sandy soils of the southwestern United States
What is the growth habit of Sarcozona bicarinata?
It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial
Species in the Sarcozona genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family