Trichodiadema mirabile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mirabile
ID:
1295088
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 188. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294426
Common Names
- Trichodiadema mirabile
- Trichodiadema mirabilis
- Trichodiadema mirabile
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichodiadema mirabile (also called 'Fairy Crassula', 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
Trichodiadema mirabile 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 mirabile 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 mirabile 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 Trichodiadema mirabile
Trichodiadema mirabile can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Trichodiadema mirabile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichodiadema mirabile?
Trichodiadema mirabile
What is the common name of Trichodiadema mirabile?
Miracle Diadem
What type of plant is Trichodiadema mirabile?
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
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' 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-0001294426: Based on the initial data import