Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
lanceolatum
ID:
1104081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 840 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103419

Common Names

  • Metastelma lanceolatum
  • Lance-Leaved Metastelma
  • Lance-Leaved Waxflower

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Description

Metastelma lanceolatum (also called Lanceolate Metastelma, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy stems and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in rocky, arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Metastelma lanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metastelma lanceolatum is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma lanceolatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Metastelma lanceolatum

Metastelma lanceolatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Metastelma genus

Metastelma sepium, Metastelma albiflorum, Metastelma schlechtendalii, Metastelma warmingii, Metastelma uncinatum, Metastelma broadwayi, Metastelma mirifolium, Metastelma burchellii, Metastelma arizonicum, Metastelma astephanoides, Metastelma miserum, Metastelma paraquense, Metastelma parviflorum, Metastelma myrtifolium, Metastelma lineare, Metastelma martinicense, Metastelma exasperatum, Metastelma cubense, Metastelma ekmanii, Metastelma dorrii, Metastelma hirtellum, Metastelma huberi, Metastelma giuliettianum, Metastelma grandiflorum, Metastelma hamatum, Metastelma harleyi, Metastelma chiapense, Metastelma chimantense, Metastelma cordatifolium, Metastelma atrovirens, Metastelma ditassoides, Metastelma fiebrigii, Metastelma gracile, Metastelma mathewsii, Metastelma northropiae, Metastelma pedunculare, Metastelma purpurascens, Metastelma sepicola, Metastelma bahamense, Metastelma barbigerum, Metastelma blodgetti, Metastelma brachystephanum, Metastelma californicum, Metastelma linearifolium, Metastelma palmeri, Metastelma penicillatum, Metastelma latifolium, Metastelma pringlei, Metastelma schaffneri, Metastelma aemulans,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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