Vlokia ater - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.A.Hammer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 66: 256. 1994.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294586
Common Names
- Vlokia Ater
- Ater Vlokia
- Ater Vlokia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vlokia ater (also called Black Vlokia, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant that grows in salt marshes, beaches, and other coastal habitats. It has dark green stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the coasts of the Pacific Northwest, California, and Baja California.
Uses & Benefits
Vlokia ater is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vlokia ater has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vlokia ater is an annual herb native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be planted in the spring or early summer. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Vlokia ater
Vlokia ater can be found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.
Vlokia ater FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vlokia ater?
Vlokia ater
What is the common name of Vlokia ater?
Black Pigface
What is the natural habitat of Vlokia ater?
Salt marshes, beaches, and other saline habitats
Species in the Vlokia genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Steven Allen Hammer (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Hammer' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Vlokia ater S.A.Hammer: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.