Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
surrectum
ID:
704848

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 236. 1950.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704181

Common Names

  • Living Stones
  • Split Rock Plant
  • Glottiphyllum surrectum

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Description

Glottiphyllum surrectum (also called Upright Glottiphyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is a succulent shrub with obovate to spatulate leaves that are 2-4 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. It is native to southern Africa, where it is found in dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Glottiphyllum surrectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in potpourri.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glottiphyllum surrectum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Glottiphyllum surrectum is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by division in the spring. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Glottiphyllum surrectum

Glottiphyllum surrectum is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Glottiphyllum surrectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glottiphyllum surrectum?

Glottiphyllum surrectum

What is the common name of Glottiphyllum surrectum?

Upright Glottiphyllum

What is the natural habitat of Glottiphyllum surrectum?

It is found in dry, open grassland and wooded grassland in South Africa

Species in the Glottiphyllum genus

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000704181: Based on the initial data import