Stomatium trifarium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 90. 1929.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294396
Common Names
- Stomatium trifarium
- Stomatium trifolium
- Stomatium trifoliatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stomatium trifarium (also called Living Stones, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a cushion-like growth habit and is covered with small, warty bumps. It typically grows in rocky, sandy soils in arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Stomatium trifarium 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 flowers of Stomatium trifarium 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 trifarium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Stomatium trifarium
Stomatium trifarium can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa
Stomatium trifarium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatium trifarium?
Stomatium trifarium
What is the natural habitat of Stomatium trifarium?
It is native to South Africa.
What are the care requirements for Stomatium trifarium?
It prefers well-draining soil and bright light, and should be watered regularly.
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-0001294396: Based on the initial data import