Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 507. 1935.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294365
Common Names
- Stomatium bryantii
- Bryant's Stomatium
- Bryant's Rock Fig
Description
Stomatium bryantii (also called 'Bryant'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 bryantii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stomatium bryantii are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stomatium bryantii 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 bryantii
Stomatium bryantii can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Stomatium bryantii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatium bryantii?
Stomatium bryantii
What is the family of Stomatium bryantii?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Stomatium bryantii?
Bryant's 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