Psammotropha mucronata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
1293542
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fenzl
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ann. Wiener Mus. Naturgesch. 2: 267 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292880
Common Names
- Psammotropha mucronata
- Mucronata Psammotropha
- Psammotropha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammotropha mucronata (also called Mucronate Psammotropha, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in coastal regions and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psammotropha mucronata 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Psammotropha mucronata var. marginata (Fenzl) AdamsonFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psammotropha mucronata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.
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Psammotropha mucronata 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 Psammotropha mucronata
Psammotropha mucronata can be found in South Africa.
Psammotropha mucronata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammotropha mucronata?
Psammotropha mucronata
What is the common name of Psammotropha mucronata?
Mucronata Psammotropha
Where is Psammotropha mucronata native to?
South Africa
Species in the Psammotropha genus
Species in the Molluginaceae family
Adenogramma asparagoides, Adenogramma capillaris, Adenogramma congesta, Adenogramma glomerata, Adenogramma lichtensteiniana, Adenogramma littoralis, Adenogramma mollugo, Adenogramma physocalyx, Adenogramma rigida, Adenogramma sylvatica, Adenogramma teretifolia, Coelanthum grandiflorum, Coelanthum semiquinquefidum, Coelanthum verticillatum, Glinus bainesii, Glinus herniarioides, Glinus lotoides, Glinus microphyllus, Glinus oppositifolius, Glinus orygioides, Glinus radiatus, Glinus runkewitzii, Glinus sessiliflorus, Glinus setiflorus, Glischrothamnus ulei, Hypertelis angrae-pequenae, Hypertelis arenicola, Hypertelis bowkeriana, Hypertelis caespitosa, Hypertelis salsoloides, Hypertelis spergulacea, Hypertelis trachysperma, Mollugo verticillata, Mollugo pinosia, Mollugo nudicaulis, Mollugo cerviana, Mollugo fragilis, Mollugo angustifolia, Mollugo namaquensis, Mollugo pusilla, Mollugo tenella, Mollugo walteri, Mollugo decandra, Mollugo caespitosa, Mollugo pentaphylla, Mollugo stricta, Mollugo snodgrassii, Mollugo crockeri, Mollugo flavescens, Mollugo floriana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-700196: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.