Trichodiadema intonsum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intonsum
ID:
1295085
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 188. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294423
Common Names
- Trichodiadema intonsum
- Trichodiadema intonsa
- Trichodiadema intonsum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichodiadema intonsum (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 intonsum 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 intonsum 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 intonsum 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 intonsum
Trichodiadema intonsum can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Trichodiadema intonsum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichodiadema intonsum?
Trichodiadema intonsum
What is the common name of Trichodiadema intonsum?
Intonsum Diadem
What type of plant is Trichodiadema intonsum?
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
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-0001294423: Based on the initial data import