Limeum africanum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
tro
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 995 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292852
Common Names
- Limeum africanum
- Africanum Limeum
- Africanum Sea Purslane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Limeum africanum (also called African limeum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Namibia and Angola. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and river beds.
Uses & Benefits
Limeum africanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Limeum africanum flower is small and yellow-green, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Limeum africanum is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.
Where to Find Limeum africanum
Limeum africanum can be found in South Africa.
Limeum africanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limeum africanum?
Limeum africanum
What is the common name of Limeum africanum?
Africanum
What is the family of Limeum africanum?
Asteraceae
Species in the Limeum genus
Limeum fenestratum, Limeum argutecarinatum, Limeum myosotis, Limeum sulcatum, Limeum viscosum, Limeum pauciflorum, Limeum pterocarpum, Limeum diffusum, Limeum obovatum, Limeum fruticosum, Limeum africanum, Limeum arenicolum, Limeum aethiopicum, Limeum deserticolum, Limeum dinteri, Limeum humifusum, Limeum rhombifolium, Limeum subnudum, Limeum telephioides, Limeum praetermissum,
Species in the Limeaceae family
Limeum fenestratum, Limeum argutecarinatum, Limeum myosotis, Limeum sulcatum, Limeum viscosum, Limeum pauciflorum, Limeum pterocarpum, Limeum diffusum, Limeum obovatum, Limeum fruticosum, Limeum africanum, Limeum arenicolum, Limeum aethiopicum, Limeum deserticolum, Limeum dinteri, Limeum humifusum, Limeum rhombifolium, Limeum subnudum, Limeum telephioides, Limeum praetermissum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-700123: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.