Glottiphyllum grandiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
704805
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 70: 327. 1921.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704138
Common Names
- Glottiphyllum grandiflorum
- Large-flowered Glottiphyllum
- Large-flowered Glottiphyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glottiphyllum grandiflorum (also called 'Grandiflorum Star Plant', among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves that grow in a star-like pattern and can reach up to 10 cm in diameter. It is found in rocky areas and in dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Glottiphyllum grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an ingredient in potpourri.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glottiphyllum grandiflorum is a star-shaped, white to pale pink in colour. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glottiphyllum grandiflorum is a succulent plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by seed. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Glottiphyllum grandiflorum
Glottiphyllum grandiflorum is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Glottiphyllum grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glottiphyllum grandiflorum?
Glottiphyllum grandiflorum
What is the common name of Glottiphyllum grandiflorum?
Large-flowered Glottiphyllum
What is the natural habitat of Glottiphyllum grandiflorum?
It is found in dry, open grassland and wooded grassland in South Africa
Species in the Glottiphyllum genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000704138: Based on the initial data import