Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
petrophila
ID:
509703

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Winter) van Jaarsv. & A.E.van Wyk

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 198 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509035

Common Names

  • Dewinteria petrophila
  • Rock Dewinteria
  • Rock Dewinteria Plant

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Description

Dewinteria petrophila (also called Rock Dewinteria, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Dewinteria petrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dewinteria petrophila has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dewinteria petrophila is a fast-growing perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by taking cuttings in spring or dividing the clumps in autumn. The cuttings should be planted in a mix of sand and peat moss and kept moist. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Dewinteria petrophila

Dewinteria petrophila can be found in South Africa.

Dewinteria petrophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dewinteria petrophila?

Dewinteria petrophila

What are the common names of Dewinteria petrophila?

Petrophila Dewinteria, Petrophila Dewinteria Vine

What is the natural habitat of Dewinteria petrophila?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia

Species in the Dewinteria genus

Species in the Pedaliaceae family

Dewinteria petrophila, Harpagophytum procumbens, Harpagophytum zeyheri, Holubia saccata, Linariopsis prostrata, Linariopsis chevalieri, Pedaliodiscus macrocarpus, Pedalium murex, Pterodiscus speciosus, Pterodiscus undulatus, Pterodiscus aurantiacus, Pterodiscus brasiliensis, Pterodiscus saccatus, Pterodiscus luridus, Pterodiscus ngamicus, Pterodiscus purpureus, Pterodiscus elliottii, Pterodiscus coeruleus, Pterodiscus angustifolius, Pterodiscus ruspolii, Pterodiscus kellerianus, Pterodiscus makatiniensis, Pterodiscus cinnabarinus, Pterodiscus somanei, Rogeria adenophylla, Sesamothamnus guerichii, Sesamothamnus benguellensis, Sesamothamnus lugardii, Sesamothamnus rivae, Sesamothamnus busseanus, Sesamum schinzianum, Sesamum radiatum, Sesamum rigidum, Sesamum pedalioides, Sesamum lepidotum, Sesamum triphyllum, Sesamum prostratum, Sesamum indicum, Sesamum alatum, Sesamum angolense, Sesamum angustifolium, Sesamum calycinum, Sesamum latifolium, Sesamum abbreviatum, Sesamum capense, Sesamum marlothii, Sesamum parviflorum, Sesamum rosaceum, Sesamum imperatricis, Sesamum senecioides,

References

Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
Abraham Erasmus van Wyk (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Bernard de Winter (1924-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Winter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77088530-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].