Stomatium acutifolium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 130. 1938.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294358
Common Names
- Stomatium acutifolium
- Sharp-leaved Stomatium
- Sharp-leaved Rock Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stomatium acutifolium (also called 'Sharp-leaved Stomatium', among many other common names) is a small succulent shrub with grey-green leaves that have a white powdery coating. It is native to South Africa and is usually found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stomatium acutifolium is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stomatium acutifolium are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Stomatium acutifolium: This plant is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, sheltered spot.
Where to Find Stomatium acutifolium
Stomatium acutifolium can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Stomatium acutifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatium acutifolium?
Stomatium acutifolium
What is the family of Stomatium acutifolium?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Stomatium acutifolium?
Sharp-leaved Stomatium
Species in the Stomatium genus
Stomatium acutifolium, Stomatium alboroseum, Stomatium angustifolium, Stomatium beaufortense, Stomatium braunsii, Stomatium bryantii, Stomatium deficiens, Stomatium difforme, Stomatium duthieae, Stomatium ermininum, Stomatium fulleri, Stomatium geoffreyi, Stomatium gerstneri, Stomatium grandidens, Stomatium integrum, Stomatium jamesii, Stomatium latifolium, Stomatium lesliei, Stomatium leve, Stomatium loganii, Stomatium meyeri, Stomatium middelburgense, Stomatium murinum, Stomatium mustelinum, Stomatium paucidens, Stomatium peersii, Stomatium pluridens, Stomatium resedolens, Stomatium ronaldii, Stomatium rouxii, Stomatium ryderae, Stomatium suaveolens, Stomatium suricatinum, Stomatium trifarium, Stomatium villetii, Stomatium viride, Stomatium agninum, Stomatium bolusiae,
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Stomatium acutifolium L.Bolus: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.