Trichodiadema fourcadei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fourcadei
ID:
1295079
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 138. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294417
Common Names
- Trichodiadema fourcadei
- Trichodiadema fourcadeii
- Trichodiadema fourcade
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichodiadema fourcadei (also called Spiny Pincushion, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a cushion-like growth habit and is covered with spines. It typically grows in rocky, sandy soils in arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Trichodiadema fourcadei is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichodiadema fourcadei has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichodiadema fourcadei 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 Trichodiadema fourcadei
Trichodiadema fourcadei can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa
Trichodiadema fourcadei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichodiadema fourcadei?
Trichodiadema fourcadei
What is the family of Trichodiadema fourcadei?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Trichodiadema fourcadei?
Fourcade's Diadem
Species in the Trichodiadema genus
Trichodiadema occidentale, Trichodiadema rupicola, Trichodiadema attonsum, Trichodiadema aureum, Trichodiadema barbatum, Trichodiadema burgeri, Trichodiadema calvatum, Trichodiadema decorum, Trichodiadema densum, Trichodiadema emarginatum, Trichodiadema fergusoniae, Trichodiadema fourcadei, Trichodiadema gracile, Trichodiadema hallii, Trichodiadema hirsutum, Trichodiadema imitans, Trichodiadema intonsum, Trichodiadema marlothii, Trichodiadema mirabile, Trichodiadema obliquum, Trichodiadema olivaceum, Trichodiadema orientale, Trichodiadema peersii, Trichodiadema pomeridianum, Trichodiadema pygmaeum, Trichodiadema rogersiae, Trichodiadema ryderae, Trichodiadema setuliferum, Trichodiadema stayneri, Trichodiadema strumosum, Trichodiadema introrsum, Trichodiadema littlewoodii,
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-0001294417: Based on the initial data import