Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
umbraticola
ID:
522082

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Onderstepoort Journ. Vet. Sci. Anim. Ind. 1: 174 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521414

Common Names

  • Umbraticola Adromischus
  • Shade-loving Crassula
  • Shade-loving Kalanchoe

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Synonyms

  • Adromischus saxicola C.A.Sm. [unknown]
  • Adromischus umbraticola umbraticola [unknown]

Description

Adromischus umbraticola (also called 'Shade-Loving 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 umbraticola is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adromischus umbraticola 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 umbraticola can be propagated from leaf cuttings or offsets. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a bright, sunny spot. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Adromischus umbraticola

Adromischus umbraticola is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky habitats.

Adromischus umbraticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adromischus umbraticola?

Adromischus umbraticola

What is the family of Adromischus umbraticola?

Crassulaceae

What are the common names of Adromischus umbraticola?

Umbraticola adromischus

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,

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