Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 295. 1931.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594878
Common Names
- Niveum Rush
- Niveum Spear Grass
- Niveum Spear Rush
Synonyms
- Cephalophyllum truncatum L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Cephalophyllum niveum (also called Snowy Cephalophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalophyllum niveum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cephalophyllum niveum is white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephalophyllum niveum is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and water levels. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Cephalophyllum niveum
Cephalophyllum niveum is found in Mexico.
Cephalophyllum niveum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalophyllum niveum?
Cephalophyllum niveum
What is the common name of Cephalophyllum niveum?
Snowy Stonecrop
What is the natural habitat of Cephalophyllum niveum?
Rocky slopes and crevices
Species in the Cephalophyllum genus
Cephalophyllum alstonii,
Cephalophyllum caespitosum,
Cephalophyllum compressum,
Cephalophyllum confusum,
Cephalophyllum corniculatum,
Cephalophyllum curtophyllum,
Cephalophyllum diversiphyllum,
Cephalophyllum ebracteatum,
Cephalophyllum framesii,
Cephalophyllum fulleri,
Cephalophyllum goodii,
Cephalophyllum griseum,
Cephalophyllum hallii,
Cephalophyllum herrei,
Cephalophyllum inaequale,
Cephalophyllum loreum,
Cephalophyllum niveum,
Cephalophyllum numeesense,
Cephalophyllum parvibracteatum,
Cephalophyllum parviflorum,
Cephalophyllum parvulum,
Cephalophyllum pillansii,
Cephalophyllum pulchellum,
Cephalophyllum pulchrum,
Cephalophyllum purpureoalbum,
Cephalophyllum regale,
Cephalophyllum rigidum,
Cephalophyllum rostellum,
Cephalophyllum spissum,
Cephalophyllum staminodiosum,
Cephalophyllum subulatoides,
Cephalophyllum tetrastichum,
Cephalophyllum tricolorum,
Species in the Aizoaceae family