Status:
valid
Authors:
Bacig.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 26: 197 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532924
Common Names
- Anacampseros kurtzii
- Kurtz's Anacampseros
- Kurtz's Sticky-Caps
Synonyms
- Grahamia kurtzii (Bacig.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
Description
Anacampseros kurtzii (also called Kurtz's 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 kurtzii has been used as an insect repellent and for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin infections, wounds, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anacampseros kurtzii 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 kurtzii 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 kurtzii
Anacampseros kurtzii can be found in South Africa.
Anacampseros kurtzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anacampseros kurtzii?
Anacampseros kurtzii
What is the common name of Anacampseros kurtzii?
Kurtz's Rock-rose
Where is Anacampseros kurtzii found?
Anacampseros kurtzii is found in South Africa.
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,