Trichodiadema gracile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
1295080
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 126. 1929.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294418
Common Names
- Trichodiadema gracile
- Trichodiadema gracilis
- Trichodiadema gracile
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichodiadema gracile (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 gracile 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 gracile has small, yellow 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 gracile 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 gracile
Trichodiadema gracile can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa
Trichodiadema gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichodiadema gracile?
Trichodiadema gracile
What is the common name of Trichodiadema gracile?
Graceful Diadem
What type of plant is Trichodiadema gracile?
A succulent
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 Trichodiadema gracile L.Bolus: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.