Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dinter & Derenb.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 42: 223. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647981
Common Names
- Dinteranthus microspermus
- Microspermus Dinteranthus
- Dinteranthus
Synonyms
- Rimaria microsperma (Dinter & Derenb.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Dinteranthus microspermus acutipetalus L.Bolus [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum microspermum Dinter & Derenb. [unknown]
- Dinteranthus microspermus microspermus [unknown]
Description
Dinteranthus microspermus (also called 'Small-seeded Dinteranthus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to South Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dinteranthus microspermus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dinteranthus microspermus is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dinteranthus microspermus is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Dinteranthus microspermus
Dinteranthus microspermus is native to the tropical regions of South Africa, including the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo.
Dinteranthus microspermus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dinteranthus microspermus?
Dinteranthus microspermus
What is the common name of Dinteranthus microspermus?
Small-seeded Dinteranthus
What is the family of Dinteranthus microspermus?
Aizoaceae
Species in the Dinteranthus genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family