Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hanst.) J.L.Clark & J.F.Sm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 461 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337119
Common Names
- Pachycaulos nummularia
- Nummularia Pachycaulos
- Nummularia Tree
Description
Pachycaulos nummularia (also called Nummular Pachycaul, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pachycaulos nummularia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachycaulos nummularia has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachycaulos nummularia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps of the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location.
Where to Find Pachycaulos nummularia
Pachycaulos nummularia is native to Madagascar.
Pachycaulos nummularia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachycaulos nummularia?
Pachycaulos nummularia
What is the natural habitat of Pachycaulos nummularia?
Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Pachycaulos nummularia?
May to July
Species in the Pachycaulos genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
James Foley Smith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Sm.' in the authors string.