Portulacaria armiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armiana
ID:
799768
Status:
valid
Authors:
van Jaarsv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 50: 393 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799102
Common Names
- Portulacaria armiana
- Armiana Portulacaria
- Armian Portulacaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Portulacaria armiana (also called Arm's portulacaria, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant in the family Portulacaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in dry savannas and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Portulacaria armiana is used as an ornamental plant for its showy, green foliage, and is also used as a hedge plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Portulacaria armiana has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, rounded leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Portulacaria armiana is a succulent that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Portulacaria armiana
Portulacaria armiana is native to South Africa. It is found in dry savanna and scrubland, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.
Portulacaria armiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Portulacaria armiana?
Portulacaria armiana
What type of plant is Portulacaria armiana?
Succulent
Where is Portulacaria armiana found?
South Africa
Species in the Portulacaria genus
Species in the Didiereaceae family
Alluaudia ascendens, Alluaudia comosa, Alluaudia dumosa, Alluaudia humbertii, Alluaudia montagnacii, Alluaudia procera, Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis, Alluaudiopsis marnieriana, Calyptrotheca somalensis, Calyptrotheca taitensis, Ceraria carrissoana, Ceraria fruticulosa, Ceraria longipedunculata, Ceraria namaquensis, Ceraria pygmaea, Ceraria kuneneana, Ceraria kaokoensis, Decarya madagascariensis, Didierea madagascariensis, Didierea trollii, Portulacaria afra, Portulacaria armiana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-337507: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.