Stomatium deficiens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 508. 1935.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294366
Common Names
- Stomatium deficiens
- Deficient Stomatium
- Deficient Rock Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stomatium deficiens (also called 'Deficient 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 deficiens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stomatium deficiens is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thick, waxy coating.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stomatium deficiens 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 deficiens
Stomatium deficiens can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Stomatium deficiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatium deficiens?
Stomatium deficiens
What is the family of Stomatium deficiens?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Stomatium deficiens?
Deficient 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-0001294366: Based on the initial data import