Status:
valid
Authors:
Marloth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Trans. S. African Philos. Soc. 18: 46 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623699
Common Names
- Cotyledon Campanulata
- Campanulata Plant
- Campanulata's Plant
Synonyms
- Cotyledon teretifolia Thunb. [unknown]
Description
Cotyledon campanulata (also called Bell-shaped Cotyledon, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a small, upright plant that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It has thick, fleshy leaves and yellow, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in the arid regions of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Cotyledon campanulata is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a dense, bushy growth habit and is often used as a hedge or screen plant. It is also used as a windbreak and can provide shade in hot climates.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cotyledon campanulata has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotyledon campanulata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated in gardens. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Cotyledon campanulata
Cotyledon campanulata is native to South Africa and can be found in temperate forests.
Cotyledon campanulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cotyledon campanulata?
Cotyledon campanulata
What type of plant is Cotyledon campanulata?
Shrub
Where does Cotyledon campanulata originate from?
South Africa
Species in the Cotyledon genus
Cotyledon adscendens,
Cotyledon barbeyi,
Cotyledon campanulata,
Cotyledon cuneata,
Cotyledon eliseae,
Cotyledon orbiculata,
Cotyledon papillaris,
Cotyledon pendens,
Cotyledon tomentosa,
Cotyledon velutina,
Cotyledon woodii,
Cotyledon elongata,
Cotyledon adscendens,
Cotyledon gloeophylla,
Cotyledon egglii,
Cotyledon xanthantha,
Cotyledon petiolaris,
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,