Stomatium geoffreyi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 436. 1934.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294371
Common Names
- Stomatium Geoffreyi
- Geoffreyi Stomatium
- Geoffreyi Stomatium Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stomatium geoffreyi (also called 'Geoffrey'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 geoffreyi is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stomatium geoffreyi 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 geoffreyi is an annual herb native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be planted in the spring or early summer. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Stomatium geoffreyi
Stomatium geoffreyi can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Stomatium geoffreyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatium geoffreyi?
Stomatium geoffreyi
What is the family of Stomatium geoffreyi?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Stomatium geoffreyi?
Geoffrey'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
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001294371: Based on the initial data import