Gibbaeum petrense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Tischer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 1: 151. 1937.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702528
Common Names
- Gibbaeum petrense
- Gibbaeum
- Living Stones
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Gibbaeum petrense (also called 'Petren's Gibbaeum', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with small, fleshy, rounded leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. It is found in rocky, sandy soils and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gibbaeum petrense is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and can be grown in pots.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gibbaeum petrense has white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gibbaeum petrense is a succulent native to South Africa. It is best propagated from seed and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers a warm, dry climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered sparingly and fertilized every few months. It is also susceptible to pests and diseases, so it should be monitored regularly.
Where to Find Gibbaeum petrense
Gibbaeum petrense is found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Gibbaeum petrense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gibbaeum petrense?
Gibbaeum petrense
What is the common name of Gibbaeum petrense?
Petrense
What is the natural habitat of Gibbaeum petrense?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
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
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Arthur Tischer (1895-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tischer' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Gibbaeum petrense (N.E.Br.) Tischer: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.