Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
1422483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) Schlumpb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001434948

Common Names

  • Soehrensia shaferi
  • Shaferi Soehrensia
  • Shafer's Cactus

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Description

Soehrensia shaferi (also called Shafer's Soehrensia, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming, succulent perennial with small, fleshy, grey-green leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, sandy soils in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Soehrensia shaferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used for erosion control and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Soehrensia shaferi has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Soehrensia shaferi is a slow-growing, low-maintenance cactus that is best propagated from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy plant and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil. Water the cutting lightly and keep in a warm, bright location. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Soehrensia shaferi

Soehrensia shaferi is native to Argentina.

Soehrensia shaferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Soehrensia shaferi?

Soehrensia shaferi

What is the common name of Soehrensia shaferi?

Shafer's Stonecrop

What is the natural habitat of Soehrensia shaferi?

Rocky slopes and outcrops

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References