Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinter
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Sukkulentenforsch. Südwestafr. 2 1928
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532895
Common Names
- Anacampseros crinita
- Crinita Anacampseros
- Hairy Campseros
Synonyms
- Anacampseros baeseckei crinita Dinter [unknown]
Description
Anacampseros crinita (also called Fringed Rock-rose, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial with a low-growing, mat-forming habit. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy areas and dry grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anacampseros crinita is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anacampseros crinita is white with yellow or pink stripes, and has a bell-shaped form. Its seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anacampseros crinita is a succulent species that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best to take stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Anacampseros crinita
Anacampseros crinita can be found in dry, sandy soils in the Mediterranean region.
Anacampseros crinita FAQ
What is the common name of Anacampseros crinita?
Hairy Anacampseros
What type of plant is Anacampseros crinita?
Succulent
What is the natural habitat of Anacampseros crinita?
Dry rocky slopes and outcrops
Species in the Anacampseros genus
Anacampseros vanthielii,
Anacampseros hillii,
Anacampseros affinis,
Anacampseros albidiflora,
Anacampseros albissima,
Anacampseros alstonii,
Anacampseros alta,
Anacampseros arachnoides,
Anacampseros bayeriana,
Anacampseros comptonii,
Anacampseros crinita,
Anacampseros decipiens,
Anacampseros densifolia,
Anacampseros depauperata,
Anacampseros dielsiana,
Anacampseros dinteri,
Anacampseros filamentosa,
Anacampseros fissa,
Anacampseros gracilis,
Anacampseros herreana,
Anacampseros karasmontana,
Anacampseros kurtzii,
Anacampseros lanceolata,
Anacampseros lanigera,
Anacampseros mallei,
Anacampseros marlothii,
Anacampseros meyeri,
Anacampseros namaquensis,
Anacampseros nebrownii,
Anacampseros nitida,
Anacampseros papyracea,
Anacampseros paradoxa,
Anacampseros parviflora,
Anacampseros pisina,
Anacampseros prominens,
Anacampseros quinaria,
Anacampseros recurvata,
Anacampseros retusa,
Anacampseros rhodesica,
Anacampseros rubroviridis,
Anacampseros rufescens,
Anacampseros ruschii,
Anacampseros schoenlandii,
Anacampseros scopata,
Anacampseros starkiana,
Anacampseros subnuda,
Anacampseros telephiastrum,
Anacampseros tomentosa,
Anacampseros truncata,
Anacampseros ustulata,
Species in the Anacampserotaceae family
Anacampseros vanthielii,
Anacampseros hillii,
Anacampseros affinis,
Anacampseros albidiflora,
Anacampseros albissima,
Anacampseros alstonii,
Anacampseros alta,
Anacampseros arachnoides,
Anacampseros bayeriana,
Anacampseros comptonii,
Anacampseros crinita,
Anacampseros decipiens,
Anacampseros densifolia,
Anacampseros depauperata,
Anacampseros dielsiana,
Anacampseros dinteri,
Anacampseros filamentosa,
Anacampseros fissa,
Anacampseros gracilis,
Anacampseros herreana,
Anacampseros karasmontana,
Anacampseros kurtzii,
Anacampseros lanceolata,
Anacampseros lanigera,
Anacampseros mallei,
Anacampseros marlothii,
Anacampseros meyeri,
Anacampseros namaquensis,
Anacampseros nebrownii,
Anacampseros nitida,
Anacampseros papyracea,
Anacampseros paradoxa,
Anacampseros parviflora,
Anacampseros pisina,
Anacampseros prominens,
Anacampseros quinaria,
Anacampseros recurvata,
Anacampseros retusa,
Anacampseros rhodesica,
Anacampseros rubroviridis,
Anacampseros rufescens,
Anacampseros ruschii,
Anacampseros schoenlandii,
Anacampseros scopata,
Anacampseros starkiana,
Anacampseros subnuda,
Anacampseros telephiastrum,
Anacampseros tomentosa,
Anacampseros truncata,
Anacampseros ustulata,