Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
phillipsiae
ID:
522054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Marloth) Poelln.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 48: 88 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521386

Common Names

  • Phillipsiae Adromischus
  • Phillips' Crassula
  • Phillips' Kalanchoe

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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon phillipsiae Marloth [unknown]

Description

Adromischus phillipsiae (also called 'Phillips' 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 phillipsiae 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 phillipsiae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adromischus phillipsiae 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 phillipsiae

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

Adromischus phillipsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adromischus phillipsiae?

Adromischus phillipsiae

What type of plant is Adromischus phillipsiae?

Succulent

Where is Adromischus phillipsiae 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-2623309: 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.