Status:
valid
Authors:
H.E.K.Hartmann
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
in Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 22: 172. 1988.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594879
Common Names
- Numeesense Rush
- Numeesense Spear Grass
- Numeesense Spear Rush
Synonyms
- Cephalophyllum herrei decumbens (L.Bolus) H.Jacobsen [invalid]
- Cephalophyllum herrei decumbens L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Cephalophyllum numeesense (also called Numees 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 numeesense 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 numeesense 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 numeesense 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 numeesense
Cephalophyllum numeesense is found in Mexico.
Cephalophyllum numeesense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalophyllum numeesense?
Cephalophyllum numeesense
What is the common name of Cephalophyllum numeesense?
Numee Stonecrop
What is the natural habitat of Cephalophyllum numeesense?
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