Stomatium murinum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) Schwantes ex H.Jacobsen
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Sukkulent.: 180. 1933.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294382
Common Names
- Stomatium Murinum
- Murinum Stomatium
- Stomatium Murinum Succulent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stomatium murinum (also called 'Mouse 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 murinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in rockeries and as a border plant. It has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stomatium murinum 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 murinum is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial succulent that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate by cuttings, take stem cuttings and allow them to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Stomatium murinum
Stomatium murinum can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa
Stomatium murinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatium murinum?
Stomatium murinum
What is the family of Stomatium murinum?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Stomatium murinum?
Mouse 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
Hermann Jacobsen (1898-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Jacobsen' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001294382: Based on the initial data import