Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
decipiens
ID:
533564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poelln.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 65: 415 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532896

Common Names

  • Anacampseros decipiens
  • Decipiens Anacampseros
  • Deceptive Campseros

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Description

Anacampseros decipiens (also called False 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 decipiens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anacampseros decipiens 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacampseros decipiens 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 decipiens

Anacampseros decipiens can be found in dry, sandy soils in the Mediterranean region.

Anacampseros decipiens FAQ

What is the common name of Anacampseros decipiens?

Deceptive Anacampseros

What type of plant is Anacampseros decipiens?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Anacampseros decipiens?

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,

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