Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thiede
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
in: Hartmann, H. E. K., Ill. Handb. Succ. Pl. Aizoaceae 1: 629. 2017.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001435384
Common Names
- Gibbaeum Ihlenfeldtii
- Ihlenfeldtii Ice Plant
- Ihlenfeldtii Gibbaeum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii (also called Ihlenfeldt's Gibbaeum, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to the arid regions of South Africa. It is a small plant, usually growing up to 10 cm in height, with yellow flowers and gray-green leaves. It is found in rocky areas, often in crevices of rocks and in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as a groundcover. It also attracts bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii is a low-growing, succulent plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii
Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii can be found in the Northern Cape region of South Africa.
Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii?
Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii
What type of plant is Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii?
Succulent
What is the size of Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii?
2-4 cm
Species in the Gibbaeum genus
Gibbaeum album, Gibbaeum angulipes, Gibbaeum dispar, Gibbaeum esterhuyseniae, Gibbaeum geminum, Gibbaeum gibbosum, Gibbaeum heathii, Gibbaeum hortenseae, Gibbaeum nebrownii, Gibbaeum nuciforme, Gibbaeum pachypodium, Gibbaeum petrense, Gibbaeum pubescens, Gibbaeum schwantesii, Gibbaeum shandii, Gibbaeum velutinum, Gibbaeum hartmannianum, Gibbaeum ihlenfeldtii,
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Joachim Thiede (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thiede' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001435384: Based on the initial data import