Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
nitida
ID:
533619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poelln.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 65: 438 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532951

Common Names

  • Anacampseros nitida
  • Shiny Anacampseros
  • Shiny Sticky-Caps

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Description

Anacampseros nitida (also called Shining Anacampseros, among many other common names) is a succulent with a rosette-forming habit and fleshy, triangular leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anacampseros nitida is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anacampseros nitida has small, yellow flowers, and its seed capsules contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacampseros nitida is a perennial succulent that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F. It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.

Where to Find Anacampseros nitida

Anacampseros nitida can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.

Anacampseros nitida FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Anacampseros nitida?

Anacampseros nitida is found in dry, rocky areas of South Africa.

What is the typical size of Anacampseros nitida?

Anacampseros nitida typically grows to be about 5-10 cm in height.

What is the typical lifespan of Anacampseros nitida?

Anacampseros nitida typically lives for about 5-7 years.

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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