Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
nanus
ID:
522050

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Poelln.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Desert Pl. Life 10: 222 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521382

Common Names

  • Nanus Adromischus
  • Dwarf Crassula
  • Dwarf Kalanchoe

Searching for Adromischus nanus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Adromischus pauciflorus Hutchison [unknown]

Description

Adromischus nanus (also called 'Dwarf Crinkle-Leaf 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 nanus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and in rock gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adromischus nanus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

Searching for Adromischus nanus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Adromischus nanus can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix in spring or autumn. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Adromischus nanus

Adromischus nanus is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.

Adromischus nanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adromischus nanus?

Adromischus nanus

What type of plant is Adromischus nanus?

Succulent

Where is Adromischus nanus 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-2623305: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Karl von Poellnitz (1896-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poelln.' in the authors string.