Stomatium braunsii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 309. 1932.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294364
Common Names
- Stomatium braunsii
- Braun's Stomatium
- Braun's Rock Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stomatium braunsii (also called 'Brauns's 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 braunsii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stomatium braunsii 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
Stomatium braunsii is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. To propagate by division, carefully remove the plant from its pot and divide the root ball into two or more sections. Replant each section in a separate pot with well-draining soil. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting of the stem and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly and it should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Stomatium braunsii
Stomatium braunsii can be found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Stomatium braunsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatium braunsii?
Stomatium braunsii
What is the family of Stomatium braunsii?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Stomatium braunsii?
Brauns' 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 wfo-0001294364: Based on the initial data import