Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
humilis
ID:
522021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Marloth) Poelln.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 48: 91 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521353

Common Names

  • Humble Adromischus
  • Humble Crassula
  • Humble Kalanchoe

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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon humilis Marloth [unknown]

Description

Adromischus humilis (also called 'Hummingbird Plant', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy, gray-green leaves with wavy margins and small white flowers. It is found in rocky hillsides and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adromischus humilis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adromischus humilis has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adromischus humilis is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is susceptible to wind damage.

Where to Find Adromischus humilis

Adromischus humilis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Adromischus humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adromischus humilis?

Adromischus humilis

What type of plant is Adromischus humilis?

Succulent

Where is Adromischus humilis found?

Southern Africa

Species in the Adromischus genus

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2623275: Based on the initial data import
Karl von Poellnitz (1896-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poelln.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Marloth (1855-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marloth' in the authors string.