Adromischus inamoenus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inamoenus
ID:
522022
Status:
valid
Authors:
Toelken
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 388 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521354
Common Names
- Inamoenus Adromischus
- Ugly Crassula
- Ugly Kalanchoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adromischus inamoenus (also called 'Ugly Duckling 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 inamoenus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adromischus inamoenus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adromischus inamoenus 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 inamoenus
Adromischus inamoenus is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Adromischus inamoenus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adromischus inamoenus?
Adromischus inamoenus
What type of plant is Adromischus inamoenus?
Succulent
Where is Adromischus inamoenus found?
Southern Africa
Species in the Adromischus genus
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,
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-2623276: Based on the initial data import
Hellmut R. Toelken (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toelken' in the authors string.